Botanical Name: Common Names:
Sedum spectabile Brilliant Showy Stonecrop, Ice Plant, Butterfly Stonecrop, Succulent,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Succulents & Cacti Broad Domed, Upright
Description:
Clump forming herbaceous perennial, a great Sedum for cooler climates. Dark green fleshy leaves which produce clusters of pink to purple flowers reminiscent of broccoli flowers in late Summer to Autumn. Unusual flower that changes colour as the season progresses. Wonderful low water usage choice for borders, rockeries and containers.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Crassulaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate