Taxonomic Name: Hylotelephium telephium cv. Matrona

Common Name: Matrona Stonecrop Sedum

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Garden: English Garden

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Bloom Time: August to September

Height: 12-30 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun, Morning shade with afternoon sun, Morning sun with afternoon shade

Soil Conditions: Tolerates periodic drought, Average well-drained soil

Flower Color: Pink

Wildlife: Butterflies, Bees

Special Characteristics:

• Formerly known as Sedum telephium, this plant has now been separated from the genus Sedum and reassigned to the genus Hylotelephium.
• Propagate by divisions in spring or stem cuttings in summer. Detached leaves can be rooted in soil.
• Fragrant Star-shaped Pink flowers on burgundy red stems. Flower fades to burgundy brown as it ages. Will flower for more than 4 weeks.
• Blue green red foliage or bronze-tinged, gray-green leaves.
• Moderate grower.
• Leave up for winter interest.