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Stonecrop
Striking red stems and flowers add contrast and color. Butterfly-attracting flowers mature to dark red; foliage is attractive and seed heads remain standing for winter interest. Outstanding in the garden or landscape planting; beautiful with rudbeckia, coneflowers and asters.
Companion Plants
Black-Eyed Susan
Feather Reed Grass
Gaura
Plant Details
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Common name
Stonecrop
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Botanical name
Sedum telephium
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Variety
Munstead Dark Red
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Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
14-16" (36-41 cm)
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Habit
Clumping
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Feed
Use all-purpose
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Water
Weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Red
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Bloom Time
Summer-fall
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Maintenance
Divide every 3 to 5 years
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Carol M.'s collection
- Lois L.'s collection