Sedum telephium (Orpine)
Botanical Information
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Species | telephium |
| Synonyms | Sedum telephinum, Hylotelephium telephium |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Eastern Europe to Japan. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 - (-9) |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 - 15 |
| Height | 60 cm |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Excellent for rock gardens, herbaceous borders or for paving crevices and edging. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed or division. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moisture-retentive soil. |
| Pests | Provides valuable late nectar for butterflies, hover flies and bees. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves alternate, 25-75 x 12-35 mm. |
| Flower Description | Flowers to 9 mm diameter, usually red-purple. |