Frosty Morn Sedum (Hylotelephium erythrostictum 'Frosty Morn'): Variegated Upright Stonecrop

Overview

Frosty Morn Sedum (Hylotelephium erythrostictum 'Frosty Morn') is a striking upright stonecrop with blue-green leaves boldly edged in creamy white. The variegation is stable and brightens the garden all season. In late summer, large, flat-topped clusters of pale pink buds open to white stars, aging to deep pink. The seed heads persist into winter. Bees and butterflies love it. A sport of 'Mediovariegatum', it's more compact and vigorous. Excellent for borders, containers, and cut flowers.

Key Features

• Foliage: Blue-green with wide, creamy-white margins; stable variegation.
• Flowers: Pink buds open white, age to deep pink; large corymbs; late summer–fall.
• Habit: Upright, clumping; 12–18 in tall, 18–24 in wide.
• Seasonal: Variegated foliage spring–fall; winter seed heads.

Care Guidelines

Light

Full sun to light shade. Best variegation in sun.

Water

Low once established. Drought-tolerant.

Soil

Average, well-drained. Avoid rich, wet soil.

Maintenance

Cut back in late winter. Divide in spring.

Taxonomy

Family:	Crassulaceae
Genus:	Hylotelephium (hy-loh-te-LEE-fee-um)
Species:	erythrostictum (er-ith-roh-STIK-tum)
Cultivar:	Frosty Morn
Synonyms:	Sedum alboroseum, Sedum erythrostichum, Sedum labordei, Sedum telephium subsp. alboroseum