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Sedum telephium 'Gooseberry Fool'

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium telephium 'Gooseberry Fool'

Also Known As

  • Gooseberry Fool Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 3b-9b

Sedum telephium 'Gooseberry Fool' plant details

Sedum telephium 'Gooseberry Fool' is a deciduous cactus / succulent with purple and red foliage. In fall green flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum telephium 'Gooseberry Fool'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple and red
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden, roof garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum telephium 'Gooseberry Fool'

USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Creamy green flower heads combine very well with reddish-purple stems and leaves. Grows about 1 ft tall for us.

Gardening facts about Sedum telephium 'Gooseberry Fool' plant

How to Grow Sedum telephium 'Gooseberry Fool'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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