stonecrop

noun

stone·​crop ˈstōn-ˌkräp 

1

: sedum

especially : an Old World creeping evergreen sedum (Sedum acre) with pungent fleshy leaves and yellow flowers

2

: any of various plants of the orpine family related to the sedums

Examples of stonecrop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Coneflower, yarrow, Russian sage, stonecrop, and zinnia are just some of the delightful, drought-tolerant plants that save water and attract beneficial pollinators to your growing space. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026

Sun Exposure: Full Soil Type: Sandy, well-draining Soil pH: 6.0-7.5 Versatile sedums, also known as stonecrop, can grow with little water. —Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026

Commonly called stonecrop or live-forever, sedums prefer infertile dry soils and hot spots—conditions that would make many plants give up and go home. —Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 11 May 2026

Not all sedum varieties can stand up to foot traffic, especially flowering sedums like Angelina stonecrop. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026

Place stonecrop plants in full to part sun and water sparingly throughout the season. —Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stonecrop

• barbershop
• countertop
• lollipop
• mountaintop
• photoshop
• tabletop
• turboprop
• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop