Sedum spectabile 'Hot Stuff' PP17212 COPF

Common Name: Showy Stonecrop

Do you like the look of tall, fall flowering sedums but wish they were shorter? Then check out Sedum s. 'Hot Stuff' PP17212! It's the shortest S. spectabile available. Measuring in at just one foot tall, this little cutie is the perfect height for the front of the flower border or containers.

This plant forms a tight, upright mound of green foliage that is topped with clusters of bright purplish pink flowers in late summer. The strong stems remain standing even after the plant is finished flowering (it doesn't split apart at the center like some of the taller varieties). If left standing over the winter, the seed heads provide food for birds.

Height:

12.0 Inches

Spread:

15.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

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

Flower Color:

Pink shades Purple-red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Sedum is one of the most popular perennials grown in American gardens because it is very easy to grow and hardy in most areas of the country. Because of its thick, succulent leaves which can store water, sedum is drought tolerant. It should be sited in average to poor soil that is well-drained. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade. The lower growing types, however, will survive in partial shade.

Pinching the taller varieties back by half in early summer will help prevent them from splitting. This plant is not usually bothered by pests or diseases. The seed heads of the taller varieties provide excellent winter interest and food for birds. Remove them in spring when the new growth begins to show.

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