Sedum spectabile 'Indian Chief'

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium spectabile 'Indian Chief'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 15"-18"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Sedum spectabile 'Indian Chief' plant details

Sedum spectabile 'Indian Chief' is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum spectabile 'Indian Chief'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, winter interest, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spectabile 'Indian Chief'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

GLOWING sedum selection…2' tall and 18" wide, upright growth with sea jade leaves – blooms late summer, stems topped with fiery red umbels that age to rusty reds and chestnut copper. Very easy to grow in full sun, any soil, also groovy in pots; drought tolerant – Lovely combined with grasses, perennial fall bloomers. This is an older…and better cultivar.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Indian Chief' commands our attention when its tranquil, pale green leaves and thick stems shoulder fiery red slabs of concentrated flowers. As the garden begins to wane, the hot-blooded blooms develop rusty chestnut hues and impart a vivid intensity to companions like Molinia 'Bergfreund' or Rudbeckia 'Swiss Gold'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

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Gardening facts about Sedum spectabile 'Indian Chief' plant

How to Grow Sedum spectabile 'Indian Chief'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous

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