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Sedum 'Matrona'

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Matrona'

Also Known As

Sedum telephium 'Matrona'
Matrona Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sedum 'Matrona' plant details

Sedum 'Matrona' is a deciduous cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum 'Matrona'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum 'Matrona'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This large upright stonecrop has large, glaucous blue foliage tinged with a purple flush, especially in full sun and dry soils. The stems are rich marron in colour and hold large pink flower clusters in late summe and fall. Between foliage and flowers this is a bold striking specimen nearly year-round. Its foliage and flowers harmonize well with pinks, blues, lavenders and creams of nearby plants in the garden.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This is a German girl with good breeding! Vigorous upright stems of bright wine red are decorated by crisp succulent, blue grey foliage with rose pink edges, plants 24” tall and 18” wide. In late summer to fall, stems are topped with broad clusters of light rosy tone flowers. Easy to grow in most soils (lean best) – sun – some summer water. Attracts bees and butterflies. Dry flowers provide winter interest.

By: Secret Garden Growers

This upright stonecrop from Germany is a stalwart perennial in our dry sunny hardy succulent bed. One of the largest upright Sedum, it can grow 2-3' tall forming clumps as wide. Rosy Pink flowers take color in late summer on dark tinted stems. The gray green foliage takes on a plum cast in cooler temperatures.

By: Avant Gardens

A new German cultivar, 'Matrona's smoky pink flowers age to russet as winter approaches. Her red-hued, glistening stems are upright and lined with luscious blue-green foliage, each thick leaf displaying a vermilion midrib and margin. Plant our softly colored

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A tall, stunning garden beauty with blue-green foliage, burgundy stems, and pink flowers.

By: Desert Jewels Nursery

Matrona' is nice with dark bluish green leaves edged in pink and clusters of pink flowers are held atop 15' reddish stems. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

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Gardening facts about Sedum 'Matrona' plant

How to Grow Sedum 'Matrona'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous

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