Light: Full sun
Height: 1-1.5'
Spacing: 1.5'
Blooms: Rose, large flat flowerhead, late Summer
Foliage: Succulent, herbaceous, blue-green
Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant, mildly acidic, neutral
Uses: Xeriscaping, butterfly garden, bird garden, Winter interest
Propagation: Stem cuttings, rootball divisions
Comments:
Hylotelephium 'Autumn Fire' or Showy Stonecrop is a perennial succulent
plant with a low growth habit. It is a showy hybrid. In late Summer Hylotelephium 'Autumn Fire' produces large flat rose flowerhead. Butterflies and bees are magnetized by the nectar-rich blossoms It has succulent herbaceous blue-green foliage. Showy Stonecrop is easily propagated from stem cuttings or rootball divisions. It performs best in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil in a sunny environment. Butterflies and bees are magnetized by the nectar-rich blossoms
while birds enjoy feasting on the seeds. Hylotelephium 'Autumn Fire' is low maintenance. It is excellent for xeriscaping. Mass plant in borders or along walkways for a dramatic display. Showy Stonecrop can also be container cultivated. It is very showy and attracts attention.
