Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Class Act'
Class Act Sedum
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Height
- 16-18 inches
- Width
- 14-18 inches
- Flower color
- Clusters of star-shaped flowers that start pink and gradually darken to raspberry
- Foliage color
- Succulent, medium green leaves
- Bloom time
- Late summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Drought-tolerant
- Maintenance
- Low; leave seed heads for birds to eat in winter
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4–9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and birds
About this plant
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Class Act' is a perennial with thick, succulent green leaves and clusters of small, star-like pink flowers that bloom from late summer into early fall. As the blooms mature, they transition from soft pink to rich raspberry, providing continued interest through the autumn months. This cultivar is native to North America and is known for its extended bloom period.
The plant forms a compact, upright habit, with its vibrant flower clusters offering a neat, tidy appearance. The dense blooms attract pollinators, while the plant's structure remains well-defined, making it a reliable choice for adding color and texture to garden borders or containers throughout the fall season.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Bird Gardens · Waterwise Gardens
Companion plants
Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Rogerson Clematis Garden.
