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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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