Umbilicus rupestris Pennywort (Crassulaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Umbilicus rupestris
Pennywort
Evergreen perennial
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The Umbilicus rupestris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Crassulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pennywort. Some home gardeners know the variety as U. pedulinus. Cotyledon umbilicus-veneris.

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Latin Name:  Umbilicus rupestris
Common Name:  Pennywort
Family:  Crassulaceae
Author:  (Salisb.)Dandy.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Crevices of rocks and walls, especially in acid and damp conditions[17, 53]. Avoids alkaline soils[200].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, succeeding in any near neutral, gritty, moisture retentive but well-drained soil in sun or light shade[200]. Plants are often found growing on walls, even succeeding on old brick and mortar walls[K] Plants are hardy to about -15°c[200]. A very attractive plant for the rock garden[53], the leaves often stay green all winter[4].

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