Thunderhead Sedum

Sedum 'Thunderhead'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: This succulent has very large, dark, rose-colored flowers that resemble a summer thundercloud. The stout, upright stems look great in the mid-border. This plant has handsome grey-green foliage which is a nice offset to long lasting flowers.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 1.5-2' Tall and Wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Pink, Purple, Magenta
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer
Bloom Period: Aug - Sep

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Tolerant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Commercial Concepts
    • JVWCD Building East
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter