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Sedum 'Soft Cloud'

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Soft Cloud'

Also Known As

  • Sedum x 'Soft Cloud'
  • Soft Cloud Showy Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Sedum 'Soft Cloud' plant details

Sedum 'Soft Cloud' is a deciduous cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum 'Soft Cloud'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum 'Soft Cloud'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An Intrinsic Introduction! Robust clumps of grey green pointed foliage slowly expand until blooming in September on 15" stems. Substantial heads of light pinks fade to red and hold on into winter. Full sun to light shade, dry to well drained to average soil. PPAF

Gardening facts about Sedum 'Soft Cloud' plant

How to Grow Sedum 'Soft Cloud'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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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
Photo of Sedum pluricaule var. ezawae foliage by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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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
Photo of Sedum sieboldii foliage by Père Igor
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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
Photo of Sedum Autumn Joy by Karl Gercens III
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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
Photo of Sedum spectabile flower by André Karwath
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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
Photo of Sedum cauticola 'Lidakense' foliage by Avant Gardens
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