Hylotelephium, Sedum, Showy Stonecrop 'Autumn Charm'

Hylotelephiumtelephium subsp. telephium

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hylotelephium (hy-loh-te-LEE-fee-um)
Synonym
Sedum telephium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cambria, California

San Leandro, California

Indianapolis, Indiana

Dracut, Massachusetts

Hopkins, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Sicklerville, New Jersey

Delmar, New York

Wellsville, New York

Knoxville, Tennessee

Falls Church, Virginia

Bellevue, Washington

Lake Forest Park, Washington

Twisp, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Falls Church, VA (Zone 7a) | July 2016 | positive

I have an indestructible Autumn Joy so I thought I'd try something with more pizzazz. The first place I planted this was too crowded and ...Read More

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Wellsville, NY (Zone 4b) | May 2013 | neutral

Got this in April 2010. Its surviving but never seems to get bigger (as in spread, not height). Its a nice looking, varigated plant, and ...Read More

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Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | July 2011 | positive

This is the best variegated upright sedum I've tried so far. It is quite vigorous and sturdy, like Autumn Joy. I haven't found any pla...Read More

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