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Brilliant Stonecrop

Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant'

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Overview

The Rose Red Stone Crop, Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant', thrives in full sun, reaching up to 18 inches in height with an equal spread. Esteemed for its vivid pink blooms in late summer to fall, it boasts succulent leaves and attracts pollinators. Hardy in zones 3-9, this drought-tolerant perennial requires well-drained soil, making it a maintenance-friendly choice for diverse landscape designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 2–10Type Ground cover, SucculentClimate Temperate

Brilliant Stonecrop (Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant') — reaching up to 18 inches in height with an equal spread

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Succulent
Family: Crassulaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Brilliant Stonecrop (Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant') — the Rose Red Stonecrop stands out for its ease of care

Brilliant Stonecrop (Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant') — making it a maintenance-friendly choice for diverse landscape designs; esteemed for its vivid pink blooms

Brilliant Stonecrop (Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant') — this sedum thrives in full sun

Brilliant Stonecrop (Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant') — such as bees and butterflies

Brilliant Stonecrop (Sedum Spectabile 'Brilliant') — ground cover / succulent with pink blooms

Photographs by 4 contributors

Jamain, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Rosser1954, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Salix, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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