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Key characteristics

Family: Crassulaceae
Height: 6 to 8 inches tall
Width: 12 to 18 inches wide
Flower color: Bright pink to reddish-purple clusters
Foliage color: Dark purple to bluish-gray, fleshy leaves
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light: Full sun to light shade
Water: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low; trim spent flowers and cut back in early spring
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

Groundcovers

Hylotelephium 'Bertram Anderson'

Bertram Anderson Sedum

Hylotelephium 'Bertram Anderson' is a charming succulent perennial known for its dark, smoky-purple foliage, which creates a rich contrast in the garden. In late summer to early autumn, clusters of soft pink flowers appear, forming star-like blossoms that sit atop the dark leaves, adding a gentle touch of color. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.

Light

Full sun to light shade

Water

Low; drought-tolerant once established

Bloom time

Late summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Borders
Containers
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Yarrows · Creeping phlox · Lavender · Blue fescue · Ice plant · Coneflowers

Design tip

Repeat this dark-foliaged stonecrop in broad drifts to anchor sunny borders and rock gardens with bold contrast. Pair it with silver foliage, upright flower spikes, and fine-textured grasses to create strong visual rhythm and highlight seasonal color changes.