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Hylotelephium telephium

Tenacity, endurance, and eternal affection.

Family
Crassulaceae
Genus
Hylotelephium
Native to
Europe, Asia
Bloom season
Late Summer, Fall
Type
succulent perennial
Height
30–60 cm
Sunlight
full sun to part shade
Soil
well-drained, poor to average
Water
low; drought-tolerant
Hardiness
3–9
Lifespan
perennial; extremely long-lived

Did you know

  • The common name comes from its almost indestructible nature — leaves plucked and pinned to a wall can sprout roots.
  • Formerly classified as Sedum telephium, it was moved to Hylotelephium based on DNA analysis.
  • Butterflies, especially monarchs and painted ladies, are intensely attracted to its late-season nectar.
  • Colonial Americans grew it as a dooryard plant and used the fleshy leaves as a folk remedy for burns.
  • The dried flower heads hold their shape through winter, providing architectural interest in the snow.

Color meanings

Pink

enduring love

Mauve

quiet perseverance

Uses

  • borders
  • butterfly gardens
  • rock gardens
  • green roofs
  • folk medicine