Showy Stonecrop is a robust succulent perennial that thrives in zones 3 through 9, rewarding gardeners with months of showy pink flowers from August through October. Growing 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, this hardy plant tackles some of the toughest garden conditions, from clay and shallow rocky soils to outright drought. Its fleshy blue-green leaves and star-like blooms make it as interesting in the garden as they are cut or dried for arrangements, while butterflies gravitate toward it throughout its long bloom season.
Full Sun
Moderate
3-9
18in H x 18in W
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Low
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Hylotelephium spectabile 'Meteor' produces tiny star-shaped pink flowers that bloom reliably from late summer into fall, attracting butterflies for months. It thrives in poor, well-drained soils where many other perennials would struggle, handling both drought and clay without complaint. The fleshy foliage and upright habit create visual interest even before the flowers arrive, and the blooms cut and dry beautifully for fresh and dried arrangements.
Showy Stonecrop earns its place in the garden as a cut flower and dried flower standby. The flowers hold their structure and color beautifully whether arranged fresh in water or dried for long-lasting bouquets and decorative displays. In the landscape, it serves as a late-season pollinator magnet and a reliable performer in rock gardens, borders, and containers.
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For cut flowers, harvest the flower clusters once the tiny star-shaped blooms have fully opened, cutting stems just above a leaf node. The flowers dry exceptionally well; hang them upside down in a cool, dry location out of direct sun for several weeks. Dried blooms retain their pink color and structure for months in arrangements.
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