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Cliff Stonecrop

Hylotelephium cauticola

Also known as Cliff Sedum, Hokkaido Stonecrop

Cliff stonecrop forms low-growing mats of succulent grey-green foliage on rocky ledges and alpine cliffs across its native Japanese island of Hokkaido. Round leaves take on a subtle reddish tinge under bright sun, storing moisture to endure harsh cliffside droughts. In early autumn, massed clusters of star-shaped purplish pink flowers blanket the trailing stems, attracting late-season bees and butterflies.

SucculentAlpineFlowering
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyPhotosynthesis
Predators
  • Slugs
  • Snails
ThreatsHabitat disturbance, urban expansion
HabitatsRocky cliffs, alpine scree, stony ledges
Life spanPerennial (10+ years)
Classification
  1. FamilyCrassulaceae
  2. SpeciesHylotelephium cauticola
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Rock Gardens: Plant in fast-draining gritty soil with full sunlight to mimic native cliff ledges.
  • Autumn Viewing: Look for bright magenta star-shaped flowers late in the growing season.
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