Sedum 'Queen Bee'

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Queen Bee'

Also Known As

Queen Bee Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-10b

Sedum 'Queen Bee' plant details

Sedum 'Queen Bee' is a deciduous cactus / succulent with burgundy and purple foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum 'Queen Bee'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum 'Queen Bee'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Purple-red leaves with a pewter cast on top along with smoky purple flowers make 'Queen Bee' a very keen garden plant. 16" tall.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

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Gardening facts about Sedum 'Queen Bee' plant

How to Grow Sedum 'Queen Bee'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- burgundy
- purple
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Scientific Name: Hylotelephium pluricaule var. ezawe

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