Fauna
Plant

Orpine

Hylotelephium telephium

Also known as Live-Forever, Livelong, Garden Stonecrop

Live-forever forms stout, upright clumps of thick, water-storing fleshy leaves topped by broad flat heads of tiny star-shaped flowers. Blooms open in late summer and early autumn in shades of soft pink, dusky red, or creamy yellow, serving as a crucial late-season fuel station for native bees and butterflies. Its robust stems remain standing long after winter frosts, holding dry seed heads that provide texture to cold landscapes and shelter overwintering insects.

SucculentLate BloomDrought-Tolerant
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyBumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies
Predators
  • Slugs
  • Snails
  • Deer
ThreatsHabitat conversion, competition from vigorous invasive weeds
HabitatsRocky slopes, dry meadows, open woodlands, road verges
Life spanPerennial (10+ years)
Classification
  1. FamilyCrassulaceae
  2. SpeciesHylotelephium telephium
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
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  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Gardening: Plant in gritty, fast-draining soil under full sunlight to encourage compact growth.
  • Observation: Check blooming heads on warm afternoon hours to spot diverse native pollinators.
  • Identification: Look for thick, fleshy leaves with shallow teeth along the upper margins.
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