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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
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
By: Fantastic Plants
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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
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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