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Sedum telephium var. borderi
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium telephium var. borderi
Also Known As
- Showy Stonercrop
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 5a-11
Sedum telephium var. borderi plant details
Sedum telephium var. borderi is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum telephium var. borderi
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, textural
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum telephium var. borderi
- USDA Zones: 5a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Sedum telephium var. borderi
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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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