Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Sedum telephium 'Marina'
Marina Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 in
- Width
- 18 to 24 in
- Flower color
- Dusky rose-pink to soft mauve flower clusters
- Foliage color
- Burgundy-purple to blue-gray, thick succulent leaves with a soft, powdery bloom
- Bloom time
- Late summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate moisture
- Maintenance
- Very low, cut back spent flower stems in late fall or early spring
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies, late-season pollinators
About this plant
Sedum telephium 'Marina' develops sturdy stems topped with dense clusters of soft rose-pink flowers that open in late summer and continue into early fall. The broad, fleshy leaves emerge deep burgundy to purple and hold their rich color through the season, providing a strong visual anchor before the blooms appear. Bred in Europe as part of modern stonecrop selections, this cultivar is appreciated for dependable flowering and long-lasting ornamental appeal.
In garden settings, 'Marina' fits easily into borders, mixed perennial beds, and cutting gardens where its late-season flowers extend color well into autumn. It also works effectively in mass plantings and as a structural accent in sunny beds, bringing steady form and interest from midsummer onward.
Works well in
Cottage Gardens · Borders · Cut Flower Gardens · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Arabis · Spireas · Lavenders · Blanket flowers · Blue fescue · Stonecrops
Design tip
Anchor sunny borders with bold foliage and upright flower clusters that provide structure from summer into fall. Blend contrasting leaf colors with ornamental grasses and late-blooming perennials to create a layered planting that reaches its peak as many gardens begin to fade.
