Hylotelephium erythrostictum
Common Name(s):
Showy stonecrop
Iceplant
Synonym:
Sedum erythrostictum
Butterfly stonecrop
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Aug
to:
Oct
Tiny star-shaped with 4-5 lanceolate petals
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Crassulaceae
Succulent
Foliage:
Green
Succulent ovate leaves
Fall Color?
YES
Pink flower clusters above green leaves
Semi-Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Brown seed heads attractive
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
China, Korea
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
8-12"
Spread:
8-12"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Rock and stony ledges
Soil:
Sandy, gravelly soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Give a balanced slor-release fertilizer in spring
Mulch:
Gravel and grits are best
Give full sun, use 'soak and dry' method for watering, do not fertilize, cut back stems by 1/2 in May, divide every 3-4 years
Long Term:
Winter:
Let soil dry out before watering, leave dead flower heads in place if not cut in fall,
Spring:
Cut back old growth. divide if needed, if desired fertilize with a balanced slow-release fertilizer, water if dry
Summer:
Make sure plant has full sun, use 'soak and dry' methid for watering, can be trimmed to maintain shape, watch for pests, propagate using stem cuttings
Fall:
Cut back dead, brown, or dried flower stalks to ground, drastically reduce water, do not fertilize
General Care Comments:
Requires full sun, needs excellent drainage, use 'soak and dry' method for watering, little to no fertilizer, cut back stems in late winter, divide early summer
Common Problems
Overwatering
Diseases:
Powdery mildew, leaf spot, stem rot, leaf rot
Insects:
Aphids, mealybugs, scale
Environmental Problems:
Overwatering, shade induced weakness, soil nutrient sensitivity
Pests:
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