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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Hylotelephium spectabile 'Class Act'

Class Act Sedum

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Drought-tolerant

Bloom time

Late summer to fall

Find this plant

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.