Stonecrop (Sedum telephium 'Matrona') SEE-dum tel-EF-ee-um Genus:  Sedum This choice cultivar boasts domed clusters of starry, pale-pink flowers with dark-tipped stamens. The foliage is medium blue-green, overlaid by tints of burgundy and stormy gray. The rich red stems reach up to 3 feet tall. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Pink flower clusters on red stems. Care:  This plant prefers moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun, but can take it drier. It can be tip pruned at 6 to 8 inches to shorten the plant, but this will also delay flowering. Propagation:  Take softwood cuttings or root leaves in early summer. Start seeds in fall. Divide in spring. Problems:  Mealybugs, scale, slugs, and snails.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Fall, Summer Flower Color Pink Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials