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). |
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