Sedum 'Thunderhead'

Hylotelephium 'Thunderhead', Sedum x 'Thunderhead'

Deciduous, Herbaceous Perennial

This succulent perennial thrives in full sun and produces large, deep rose-shaped flower heads in summer. Its fleshy, rounded, and serrated grey-green to bronze-green foliage is equally impressive. The blooms last from August to September, and seed heads add extra interest into late fall and winter, making it a long-lasting addition to any garden. This sturdy upright sedum is perfect for the mid-border and is drought-tolerant. It pairs well with asters, coneflowers, and ornamental grasses.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Full Sun, Afternoon Sun

Water Needs: Drought-tolerant, Low, Occasional

Description

Size: 24" - 30" tall x 18" - 24" wide
Shape / Form: Upright
Foliage Texture: Coarse
Foliage Quality: Coarse

Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Flower Color: Magenta / Deep Pink
Bloom Season: Summer, Late Summer / Early Fall, Fall
Flower Shape: Umbel

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Container, Cutting Garden, Food for Foraging Wildlife, Rock Garden
Special Situations: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Wildlife: Bees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Late Spring / Early Summer
Position / Role: mid-plane filler

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: low
Maintenance Tasks: Divide Plants to Rejuvenate, Once-a-Year Care, Prune annually

Suitable Substitutes

Sedum 'Autumn Joy' | Autumn Joy Stonecrop
Sedum telephium 'Conga Line' | Conga Line Sedum

Perfect Partners

Anemanthele lessoniana | Pheasant Grass
New Zealand Wind Grass
STIPA LESSONIANA
Echinacea pallida | pale purple coneflower