Hylotelephium, Sedum, Showy Stonecrop 'Neon'

Sedumspectabile

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Sedum (SEE-dum)
Species
spectabile (speck-TAB-ih-lee)
Synonym
Sedum spectabile
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
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
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Clayton, California

Clovis, California

Elk Grove, California

Fairfield, California

Braselton, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Canton, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois

Spring Grove, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Sioux Center, Iowa

Lexington, Kentucky

Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Smiths Grove, Kentucky

Ellicott City, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Garden City, Michigan

Owosso, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Grand Portage, Minnesota

Eunice, Missouri

Omaha, Nebraska

Browns Mills, New Jersey

Averill Park, New York

Concord, North Carolina

Thomasville, North Carolina

Clyde, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Enid, Oklahoma

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Lexington, South Carolina

Aberdeen, South Dakota

Clarksville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Pocahontas, Tennessee

Abilene, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Quinlan, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

Stafford, Virginia

Wytheville, Virginia

Beverly, West Virginia

Birchwood, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
4
neutrals
1
negative
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O
Enid, OK (Zone 7a) | June 2015 | neutral

I planted this plant September 2012 and it is still struggling to grow 3 years later. It has not flourished. It definitely does not lik...Read More

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Allentown, PA | August 2013 | positive

Bought my neon Sedum in 2009, and it has been a strong performer ever since. I have two other large Sedums (Autumn Fire and Autumn Joy)...Read More

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Lexington, SC | July 2013 | positive

I don't consider attracting bees a negative feature. In fact, in the garden it is an extremely positive feature. Without bees there would...Read More

M
Tracy, CA (Zone 9b) | June 2008 | positive

Love this plant. Its tough, attracts butterflies, and drought resistant as well. If you want more you literally just break off a piece ...Read More

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Philadelphia, PA | October 2006 | negative

It attracts bees and flies as well.

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2005 | neutral

Love this bright pink color!
Grew it last year for the first time and it behaved much as my other sedums. Absolutely no care at a...Read More

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Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | October 2004 | neutral

Foliage is light green and the flower is a bright rosy mauve. Prefers partial sun and grows to a height of 24". It is a fast grower, too.

B
Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | October 2004 | neutral

I got a tiny piece of this plant this year and it has struggled to live, now I can see it has finally caught hold and is putting on new l...Read More

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