[3] An evergreen perennial, it is native to western North America from British Columbia to southern California, where it can be found often in shade in many types of rocky habitat in coastal and inland hills and mountains.

[2] In general, Sedum spathulifolium is a succulent plant producing mats of basal rosettes from a system of rhizomes.

The inflorescence is a short, erect array of many small flowers with five yellow petals.

[5] Sedum spathulifolium is a widespread stonecrop species exhibiting highly variable morphologies throughout its distribution range.

Clausen and Uhl (1944): Flora of America: This plant is useful as ornamental groundcover in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.