Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Umbilicus rupestris foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Photo by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Umbilicus rupestris

    Also Known As

    • Umbilicus pendulinus
    • Navelwort
    • Wall Pennywort

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4"-12"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Umbilicus rupestris plant details

    Umbilicus rupestris is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer green and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Umbilicus rupestris

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, unique, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Umbilicus rupestris

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fun & unusual, this native of the U.K. & northern Europe is a good choice for damp, shady areas. The shiny, succulent, circular leaves with scalloped edges form a tight mound 4”-5” tall. From May through September it bears hyacinth-like flowering spikes (to 15”) of pendulous, bell-shaped creamy green blooms, which are surprisingly striking. In its native habitat “Wall Pennywort” is found growing on permanently damp & shady rock walls & steep banks so good drainage would seem to be important. I’m planting one under my leaky faucet!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Umbilicus rupestris plant

    How to Grow Umbilicus rupestris

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

    See other plant types of Umbilicus for your garden

    Chiastophyllum oppositifolium

    aka Umbilicus oppositifolius, Gold Drop, Lamb's Tail

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    5b-9b

    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Chiastophyllum oppositifolium flower by Far Reaches Farm
    View Plant

    Chiastophyllum oppositifolium 'Jim's Pride'

    aka Umbilicus oppositifolius 'Jim's Pride', Jim's Pride Golden Drops, Jim's Pride Lamb's Tail

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Chiastophyllum oppositifolium 'Jim's Pride' foliage by Patricia Cunningham
    View Plant
    +2 more Umbilicus
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved