Plant Type

Perennial, Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Winter

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Known for its compact habit and generous flowering, Brilliant Sedum is a garden star. Clusters of star-shaped flowers emerge in early to mid summer, and are whitish green. As fall approaches, flowers turn hot pink. Succulent leaves are a pale green and emerge in late winter. Tough and easy to grow, it loves a hot sunny location. Attractive to butterflies and bees, it is sure to please for many years to come.

A tall stonecrop, Brilliant grows about 24 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. Sedums emerge early in the season, about the time daffodils start poking up. Cut away old stems, taking care not to damage new rosette of leaves, although, honestly, this is a very forgiving plant. Is most compact in full sun, and can get a little leggy if too much shade. Prefers loose, well-draining soil, but will grow in all but the most wet sites.