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Key characteristics

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

Groundcovers

Sedum telephium 'Marina'

Marina Sedum

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.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low to moderate moisture

Bloom time

Late summer to early fall

Find this plant

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.

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