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Position

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

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Sedums are good clump-forming perennials which are ideal for the front of the border.

Hylotelephium telephium 'Purple Emperor' is grown for its foliage, which becomes darker with maturity. In summer it bears masses of pink flower buds which open to white. The flowers look beautiful in the winter garden with a dusting of frost.

For best results grow Hylotelephium telephium 'Purple Emperor' in well-drained soil in full sun.

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Hylotelephium ‘Purple emperor’ and wildlife

Hylotelephium ‘Purple emperor’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not 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 ‘Purple emperor’ poisonous?

Hylotelephium ‘Purple emperor’ 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
Plants that go well with Hylotelephium 'Purple Emperor'
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