Hylotelphium telephium 'Autumn Delight'
Stonecrop
Orpine
Live Forever
Plant Family:
Crassulaceae
Succulent
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Jul
to:
Sep
Large clusters
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Varigated
Evergreen
Paddle-shaped chartreuse leaves with a narrow, blue-green, serrated margin
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Eastern Europe to China & Japan. A variegated sport of Sedum "Autum Charm;, which is a sport of Sedum 'Autumn Joy', introduced by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens. USPP#18398; unlicensed propagation prohibited. COPF.
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
VL
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
Yes
Height:
18-23"
Spread:
18-23"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Mountainous areas, dry, rocky or stony areas
Soil:
Lean, well-drained, neutral, alkaline, or acidic soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Excess fertilizer will cause stems to flop over
Mulch:
Long Term:
Plant in area that allows good water drainage after rain
Winter:
Trim back stems in LATE winter
Spring:
Prune diseased, dead, damaged
Summer:
Prune diseased, dead, damaged
Fall:
Prune diseased, dead, damaged
Common Problems
Diseases:
Fungal infections (which result from excess water) that cause root or crown rot; leaf blotch, leaf spot, stem rot, rusts, powdery mildew
insects:
Aphids, nematode (none serious problems)
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