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Sedum
Hylotelephium spectabile
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called showy stonecrop, ice plant
Late-season succulent perennial whose flat clusters of star-shaped pink flowers provide nectar and pollen to honey bees and other pollinators when many other sources have faded. Drought-tolerant once established with fleshy stems and leaves; deadheads can be left for winter interest or cut back in spring.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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