Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'

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Rose Red Stone Crop

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: Myrna Dowsett

Description

This perennial will grow 1.5' tall and wide and has round, blue green leaves with deep, rose red flowers that bloom in summer and fall.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Winter

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.