Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' bears succulent, light green leaves and contrasting salmon-pink summer flowers, which mature to orange-red in autumn. Like most sedums it's a valuable late source of nectar for pollinators, particularly butterflies.
For best results grow Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. leave the seedheads standing over winter to provide architectural interest – cut these back in February and March.
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Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ and wildlife
Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ poisonous?
Hylotelephium ‘Herbstfreude’ has no toxic effects reported.
