Hylotelphium telephium 'Matrona'

Also called:

Stonecrop

Orpine

Live Forever

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Crassulaceae

Succulent

Oregon Native?

West State Native?

Eastern Europe to China & Japan

Pat Kolling

Flower:

Pink

Blooms from :

Jul

to:

Sep

Tiny, star-like, pink to reddish purple flowers (to 1/2? across) in dense rounded flower heads 3-4? across; color fades to burgundy brown

Foliage:

Variegated

Fleshy, succulent, bronze-tinged, gray-green leaves.

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Full Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Height:

2-2.5'

Spread:

18-24"

Growth Rate:

Native Habitat:

Mountainous areas, dry, rocky or stony areas

Soil Needs

Sandy to gravelly soils of moderate to low fertility with good drainage

Fertilizer Needs:

Excess fertilizer will cause stems to flop over

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description: