Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hylotelephium 'TNSEDECF'
Evolution Chocolate Fountain Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 in
- Width
- 18 to 24 in
- Flower color
- Star-shaped pink to rose-pink flowers in clusters above the foliage
- Foliage color
- Deep burgundy to near-black succulent leaves that hold darker tones through the growing season
- 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, divide clumps if centers thin with age
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 9
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies, late-season pollinators
About this plant
Hylotelephium 'TNSEDECF' develops sturdy, upright stems crowned with rounded clusters of soft rose-pink flowers that open in late summer and carry into early fall. The thick, fleshy leaves emerge deep burgundy to near black, holding their dark color through the season and providing a bold backdrop for the blooms. Selected through modern breeding programs in North America, this cultivar has gained attention for its consistent flowering period and strong foliage presence from spring through autumn.
In the garden, 'TNSEDECF' fits naturally into borders, mixed perennial beds, and cutting gardens where its late-season flowers extend interest into fall. It also performs well in mass plantings and as a structural accent, bringing steady form and dependable color when many summer bloomers begin to fade.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies · Lavender · Coreopsis
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Oregon Monroiva Trial Garden.
