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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
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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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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
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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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