Umbilicus rupestris (Navelwort)
Botanical Information
Family | Crassulaceae |
Genus | Umbilicus |
Species | rupestris |
Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
Origin | Europe to south-west Asia. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 1 - 6a |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0 - 5 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | 7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -51 - (-23) |
Temperature (°F) | -60 - (-10) |
Height | 20 - 40 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Round, fleshy leaves with a sunken 'navel' at the centre. |
Propagation | By seed or leaf cuttings. |
Cultivation | Easily grown in moisture-retentive, but well-drained near-neutral soils in sun or light shade. |
Notable Specimens | Glendurgan Garden, National Trust, Mawnan Smith, Cornwall, England. Lanhydrock, National Trust, Bodmin, Cornwall, England. |
Habitat | Occurs on rocks, banks and walls (however, not on lime). |