Hylotelephium telephium 'Matrona'
Common Name(s):
Stonecrop
Orpine
Synonym:
Sedum 'Matrona'
Live Forever
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
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
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Crassulaceae
Succulent
Foliage:
Variegated
Fleshy, succulent, bronze-tinged, gray-green leaves.
Fall Color?
YES
Flower fades to burgundy brown
Deciduous
Photo by:
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Seed heads fade into striking dark-chocolate brown or russet adding texture to the garden
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Eastern Europe to China & Japan
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
VL
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
2-2.5'
Spread:
18-24"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Mountainous areas, dry, rocky or stony areas
Soil:
Sandy to gravelly soils of moderate to low fertility with good drainage
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Excess fertilizer will cause stems to flop over
Mulch:
Well rotted organic compost, composted manure, gravel, crushed rock, horticultural grit
Give full sun, fast-draining soil, minimal water, simple spring pruning
Long Term:
Winter:
Make sure there is good drainage, leave seed heads through winter for bird food and insect shelter
Spring:
Clean up winter debris, divide if needed, cut stems back 30-50% to prevent flopping
Summer:
Minimal watering, full sun, avoid fertilizing, prune if not done in late spring
Fall:
Drastically reduce watering, leave seed heads intact, or if want to be tidy prune them back
General Care Comments:
Avoid overwatering and fertilizing; plant in area that allows good water drainage after rain
Common Problems
Stems may flop, too much water leads to disease
Diseases:
Fungal infections (which result from excess water) that cause root or crown rot; leaf blotch, leaf spot, stem rot, rusts, powdery mildew
Insects:
Scale, mealybugs, aphids, weevils
Environmental Problems:
Excess water and shade will cause stems to flop
Pests:
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