October Daphne (Sedum sieboldii): Mound-Forming with Rosy Flowers & Blue-Green Leaves

October Daphne: Miniature Fountain with Rosy Fall Blooms

Sedum sieboldii forms a lovely mound-like fountain with half-inch rosy flowers in fall and blue-green leaves with matching rosy margins. Frost brings out pink in the leaves. Grows 4 inches tall and about twice as wide. Perfect for rock gardens and containers.

Autumn Charm

• Mound-like fountain habit
• Rosy fall flowers
• Blue-green leaves with rosy margins
• Frost enhances pink foliage color
• 4 in. tall, ~8 in. wide
• Attracts butterflies

Growing Requirements

• Light: Full sun only
• Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline
• Water: Dry to medium
• Maintenance: Low

Propagation

Softwood cuttings or root leaves in early summer; seed in fall; divide in spring.

Quick Reference

Height:	Under 6 in.
Spread:	6–12 in.
Bloom Time:	Fall
Flower Colors:	Pink, purple
Foliage:	Blue-green with rosy margins
Uses:	Rock gardens, containers, cottage gardens