perennial · design plant record

Hylotelephium spectabile

Showy stonecrop

A fleshy-leaved late-flowering clump for a sunny, draining border.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.3–0.61 m (1–2 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.3–0.61 m (1–2 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment

Source-reported USDA zones

4–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Summer, Autumn, Winter

Fit it to the site

Well-drained soil; avoid heavy winter saturation.

Rich soil or too much shade can produce floppy stems; check the named cultivar’s size.

Keep the care in the decision

Leave dry flower heads for structure if wanted, then cut back before new spring growth.

Origin & safety checks

China and Korea. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

The source flags poisonous parts. Do not ingest this ornamental plant. Pet safety and edible uses are not assessed; verify the exact botanical name with a suitable local authority.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.