'Matrona' Stonecrop (Sedum telephium 'Matrona'): Pale Pink Stars on Red Stems

'Matrona' Sedum: Domed Pale Pink Clusters on Rich Red Stems

Sedum telephium 'Matrona' boasts domed clusters of starry pale-pink flowers with dark-tipped stamens. Foliage is medium blue-green overlaid with burgundy and stormy gray tints. Rich red stems reach up to 3 feet tall. A choice cultivar for borders and containers.

Elegant Architecture

• Pale pink star clusters with dark stamens
• Blue-green foliage with burgundy/gray overtones
• Rich red stems to 3 feet
• Prefers moderately fertile, moist soil
• Tip prune at 6–8 inches to shorten (delays flowering)
• Attracts butterflies

Growing Requirements

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Moderately fertile, moist (tolerates drier)
• Water: Medium moisture
• Maintenance: Low

Propagation

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

Potential Problems

Mealybugs, scale, slugs, snails.

Quick Reference

Height/Spread:	1–3 ft.
Bloom Time:	Summer, fall
Flower Color:	Pink
Foliage:	Burgundy/blue-green
Uses:	Borders, containers, cut flowers, dried flowers