Sedum telephium 'Strawberries and Cream'

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium telephium 'Strawberries and Cream'

Also Known As

Strawberries and Cream Upright Sedum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

Sedum telephium 'Strawberries and Cream' plant details

Sedum telephium 'Strawberries and Cream' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies 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. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum telephium 'Strawberries and Cream'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden, roof garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum telephium 'Strawberries and Cream'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A late summer to fall blooming upright growing Sedum with flowers clusters that present as strawberry pink in bud, then opening to pale pink to white stars. Foliage has a dusky plum coloring and plants grow in clumps to 12-15" tall. Grow Sedum in full sun and in poor sharply drained soil.

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How to Grow Sedum telephium 'Strawberries and Cream'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous

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Scientific Name: Hylotelephium pluricaule var. ezawe

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