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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Hylotelephium 'TNSEDECF'

Evolution Chocolate Fountain Sedum

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.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low to moderate moisture

Bloom time

Late summer to early fall

Find this plant

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.