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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Plant Height: 30-45 cm
Leaves: Good fall color
Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Cuttings: Root
Division
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Hylotelephium spectabile
  • Synonym: Sedum spectabile

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Location: Breezy Knees garden, York, UK
Date: 2020-09-10
Location: Photo by Carol Bacskai; zone 5b, Yorkville, IL
Date: 2020-09-03
I have one branch that bloomed this beautiful purple. All the oth
Location: Breezy Knees garden, York, UK
Date: 2020-09-10
Location: Breezy Knees garden, York, UK
Date: 2020-09-10
Location: West garden
Date: 2016-09-14
Location: West side of my yard
Date: September
Location: West side of my yard
Date: September

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: Aug 24, 2008
Location: My garden, Gent, Belgium
Date: Aug 24, 2008
Uploaded by robertduval14
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