Sedum Amber
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Florseamb'
Also Known As
- Hylotelephium Amber
- Sedum 'Amber'
- Amber Stonecrop
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 8"-12"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Sedum Amber plant details
Sedum Amber is a deciduous cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In fall and summer magenta and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum Amber
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta and pink blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum Amber
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Sedum Amber plant
How to Grow Sedum Amber
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
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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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