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photo of hylotelephium telephium or sedum

Hylotelephium telephium

Sedum

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Sedum is an easy-to-grow perennial with succulent green leaves and dense clusters of rosy-pink, star-shaped flowers which bloom from late summer...

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Description:

Sedum is an easy-to-grow perennial with succulent green leaves and dense clusters of rosy-pink, star-shaped flowers which bloom from late summer until frost (August-October).  With age the flower color changes to a burgundy-red, and the attractive dried flower heads can last well into the winter months.  Sedum is an excellent choice for dry,sunny areas of the yard.  It can be planted as a specimen or in masses.

Plant Details

Other Scientific Names: Sedum telephium

Other Common Names: Stonecrop

Plant Type: Flower, Perennial

Deer Resistance: Some

Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds

Salt Tolerance: Medium

Hardiness Zone 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Soil Characteristics

Soil Type: Organic, Sandy

Soil Moisture: Medium-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Light Needs of Plant:

Optimal Light: Sun

Light Range: Full Sun

Water Needs of Plant:

Soil Moisture: Medium-drained, Well-drained

Drought Tolerance High

Size and Growth Rate

Height: 2 - 3 ft

Spread: 1.5 - 2 ft

Growth Rate: Medium

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