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
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
Landscape groups by tags
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Scientific Name: Hylotelephium pluricaule var. ezawe
aka Sedum pluricale 'Island of Sakhalin', Sedum pluricaule 'Isle of Sakhalin', Sedum pluricaule var. ezawe, Isle of Sakhalin Showy Stonecrop, Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium sieboldii
aka Sedum sieboldii 'October Daphne', October Daphne Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'
aka Hylotelephium x 'Herbstfreude', Sedum sp. 'Autumn Joy', Sedum telephium 'Autumn Joy', Sedum x 'Autumn Joy', Autumn Joy Sedum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium spectabile
aka Butterfly Stonecrop, Showy Stonecrop
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 16"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium cauticola 'Lidakense'
aka Lidakense Sedum, Lidakense Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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