Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Ice plant, Hylotelephium spectabile, is an old-fashioned perennial, bearing cabbage-like rosettes of succulent foliage. Formerly called Sedum spectabile, it makes a striking feature in autumn when masses of flat, bright pink flowerheads appear on upright stems. Its flowers are extremely attractive to late-flying butterflies and bees.
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Carl' bears blue-green rosettes of succulent foliage, above which tightly packed heads of green buds form, opening to reveal masses of tiny bright pink flowers. For best results grow Hylotelephium spectabile 'Carl' in full sun in well-drained soil. Divide clumps every few years to improve flowering.
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Hylotelephium ‘Carl’ and wildlife
Hylotelephium ‘Carl’ 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 ‘Carl’ poisonous?
Hylotelephium ‘Carl’ has no toxic effects reported.
