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Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm

Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm

Description

Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm, also known as Hylotelephium telephium ‘Autumn Charm’, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the family Crassulaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly used as an ornamental garden plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is a clump-forming succulent that blooms in late summer to early fall, producing clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of pink to mauve.

Taxonomic Information

Domain Eukarya
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Tracheophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Saxifragales
Family Crassulaceae
Genus Hylotelephium

Appearance

Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm grows up to 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Its leaves are thick and fleshy, with a rounded shape and a blue-green color that turns reddish-bronze in the fall. The flowers are small and star-shaped, clustered in large inflorescences that can be up to 6 inches across. They bloom in late summer to early fall and come in shades of pink to mauve, attracting bees and butterflies to the garden.

Care Guide

Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to care for. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and does not require regular watering, but it benefits from occasional deep watering during prolonged drought periods. Fertilize once a year in spring with a balanced fertilizer. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.

Common Pests & Diseases

Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm is generally pest and disease-resistant. However, it can be susceptible to root rot if grown in poorly-drained soil or overwatered. It may also be affected by aphids, mealybugs, or spider mites. Treat these pests with insecticidal soap or neem oil.

Habitat

Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly found in rocky or gravelly soils in open areas, meadows, and woodland edges. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and growing conditions.

Question and Answer

Q: Is Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm deer-resistant?

A: Yes, Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm is deer-resistant.

Q: Can Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm be grown in containers?

A: Yes, Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm can be grown in containers as long as the soil is well-drained and the container has adequate drainage holes.

Q: How often should Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm be fertilized?

A: Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm should be fertilized once a year in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Q: Does Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm attract pollinators?

A: Yes, Sedum Telephium Autumn Charm attracts bees and butterflies to the garden with its clusters of small, star-shaped flowers.

Related Plants

  • Sedum spurium
  • Sedum spectabile
  • Sedum ‘Matrona’
  • Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’

References

  • Missouri Botanical Garden: Hylotelephium telephium ‘Autumn Charm’ – https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=278560&isprofile=0&basic=hylotelephium%20autumn%20charm
  • Royal Horticultural Society: Hylotelephium telephium ‘Autumn Charm’ – https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/128651/Hylotelephium-telephium-Autumn-Charm/Details
  • Gardenia: Hylotelephium telephium ‘Autumn Charm’ – https://www.gardenia.net/plant/hylotelephium-telephium-autumn-charm

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