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Sedum spectabile

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium spectabile

Also Known As

Butterfly Stonecrop
Showy Stonecrop

Plant type

perennial, cactus / succulent

size

H: 16"-24"
W: 16"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sedum spectabile plant details

Sedum spectabile is a deciduous perennial cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall pink 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. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum spectabile

Plant type: perennial cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 16 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spectabile

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A winter dormant perennial. Unusual, succulent, glaucus, blue-green, toothed foliage starts as little button-like rosettes in spring. In autumn, flat heads of bright lolly pink flowers cover the plant like some strange new type of cauliflower. No herbaceous border is complete without it. Cut back to ground level in Winter.

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Gardening facts about Sedum spectabile plant

How to Grow Sedum spectabile

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Sedum pluricaule var. ezawae

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