Sedum telephium 'Chocolate Cherry'
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Chocolate Cherry'
Also Known As
- Chocolate Cherry Upright Sedum
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 10"-14"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sedum telephium 'Chocolate Cherry' plant details
Sedum telephium 'Chocolate Cherry' is a deciduous cactus / succulent with burgundy foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees 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 'Chocolate Cherry'
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous burgundy
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN - 14 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum telephium 'Chocolate Cherry'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Avant Gardens
Gardening facts about Sedum telephium 'Chocolate Cherry' plant
How to Grow Sedum telephium 'Chocolate Cherry'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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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
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aka Butterfly Stonecrop, Showy Stonecrop
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 16"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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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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