Hylotelephium telephium (Atropurpureum Group) 'Purple Emperor'
stonecrop ( syn. Sedum )
Dramatic, deep bronze-purple succulent leaves topped with red-purple flower-heads from August to October. In certain light conditions the...
The best dark-leaved sedum of all, finely crimped foliage with a dark sheen, topped by upright stems of ruby-red flowers which begin in late summer and persist - a classy act
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Hylotelephium telephium (Atropurpureum Group) Purple Emperor:
Please note:
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