Hylotelephium
erythrostictum 'mediovariegatum'
(Variegated Sedum, Striped Sedum,
Sedum erythrostictum, Sedum roseum, Sedum alboroseum)
Synonyms: Sedum erythrostictum, Sedum roseum, Sedum alboroseum
Origin: Hybrid
Light: Full sun/ sun-part shade
Height: 1-2'
Spacing: 1.5-2'
Blooms: Pale pink, cluster, late Summer
Foliage: Variegated, pale green with yellow, herbaceous, succulent, oval, slightly wavy
Soil: Well-drained, poor, dry, neutral-nildly alkaline, drought tolerant
Water: Low
Uses: Xeriscaping, rock garden, along walkways, container, vegetable
Propagation: Rootball divisions, stem/leaf cuttings
Comments: Hylotelephium erythrostictum 'Mediovariegatum or Variegated Sedum or Sriped Sedum or Sedum erythrostictum or Sedum roseum or Sedum alboroseum is a hardy perennial succulent with a low, mounding growth habit. It is a showy hybrid. In late Summer or early Fall, Hylotelephium erythrostictum 'Mediovariegatum' produces clusters of pale pink flowers flowerheads. Butterflies and bees are magnetized by the nectar-rich flowers while birds enjoy feasting on the seeds. Sedum alboroseum has striking herbaceous, variegated creamy-yellow succulent foliage. It is easily propagated from rootball divisions or stem cuttings. Variegated Sedum thrives best in well-drained, neutral to mildly alkaline soil in a sunny location. It is low maintenance and is drought tolerant hence excellent for xeriscaping. When green foliage appears on Sedum roseum, just trim them off to maintain the exquisite variegation. Mass plant Striped Sedum in the dry arid areas of the landscape for a terrific display. Sedum erythrostictum 'Mediovariegatum' forms lovely mounds and looks striking in the rock garden or along edges of wlkways. It can also be container cultivated. The leaves of Sedum roseum can be eaten as a sald or cooked as a vegetable.
USDA Zones: 3-10