Photo of Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant' flower, foliage, form by Rob Hille

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Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium spectabile 'Brilliant'

Also Known As

  • Brilliant Stonecrop

Plant type

perennial, cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant' plant details

Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'

Plant type: perennial cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flat clusters of pink flowers late in the year. 24" tall and spreading 24". Awards: Award of Garden Merit.

By: Fantastic Plants

A fall show not to be missed, when large flat heads of "broccoli" rise on 2' stalks & then turn slowly to deep red flowers; every bee & butterfly in the neighborhood will find its way to your garden! Sun/Med

Gardening facts about Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant' plant

How to Grow Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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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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