Sedum spectabile
Sedum spectabile
Showy stonecrop
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Taxonomy
Family Crassulaceae · Genus Sedum
Common Names
Showy stonecropIce plantButterfly stonecrop
Context
nativeRegion
Eastern Asia (China, Korea)
usdaZones
3–9
companionPlants
Lavender, Echinacea, Salvia, Coreopsis
culturalUses
Popular ornamental in pollinator gardens; valued for attracting butterflies and bees.
Care
Care Requirements
LightPrefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
WateringDrought-tolerant; water moderately, allowing soil to dry between watering.
SoilWell-draining, sandy or loamy soil; avoids waterlogged conditions.
FertilizerLight feeding in spring with a balanced, diluted fertilizer; none needed after midsummer.
HumidityTolerates low to moderate humidity.
TemperatureHardy, tolerates light frost; best in temperatures from 10°C to 25°C (50°F to 77°F).
Growth & Life Cycle
HabitHerbaceous perennial, forms clumping mounds.
Mature Size30–60 cm tall and wide (12–24 inches).
Growth RateModerate growth rate.
BloomingLate summer to autumn with star-shaped pink to reddish flowers.
DormancyDies back in winter in colder regions, resprouts in spring.
Propagation
MethodsDivision, Stem cuttings, Seed
DifficultyEasy
Best SeasonSpring or early summer
Maintenance & Notes
PruningCut back spent flower heads and dead growth in late autumn or early spring.
RepottingRepot every 2–3 years if grown in containers.
Pests & DiseasesGenerally pest-free; may be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
ToxicityNon-toxic to humans and pets.
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