Perennial – Munstead Dark Red Sedum

Munstead Dark Red Sedum 

Botanical name: Hylotelephium telephium ‘Munstead dark red’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: up to 2 ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: summer – late fall 

Hardy zone: zones 3-9 

Flower color: red/pink 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: cut back the wilting foliage to make room for new growth in the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the early summer 

Landscape use: color contrast for beds and borders, container plant

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: attracts pollinators, long blooming periods, drought tolerant, deer resistant, rabbit resistant 

Watering instructions: water when the top 1-2 inches of soil have dried out 

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with compost once a year in the spring 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: daylilies, coneflower, salvia 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no