Sedum telephium
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- autumn stonecrop
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Growth habit
- Groundcover
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Division
- Native range
- temperate regions
- Toxic to pets
- Not toxic
- Toxic to people
- Not toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Sedum telephium is
Sedum telephium, or autumn stonecrop, is a perennial groundcover that thrives in temperate regions. You will recognize it by its fleshy leaves and sturdy growth habit.
Living with this plant is straightforward. You will find it needs very little water and appreciates a spot in full sun.
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Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Sedum telephium
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Antiquity
Early herbalism
People in temperate regions long gathered these plants for their thick leaves. They were often kept as simple greens or for traditional preparations.
- 18th century
Garden cultivation
Botanists began describing and categorizing the species more formally. It moved from the wild into the managed beds of early collectors.
- Modern day
Landscape use
You now see these plants used primarily as groundcover. You might propagate your own plants simply by dividing the existing clumps.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Sedum telephium
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Sedum telephium?
Sedum telephium is a species in the Sedum genus. Commonly known as autumn stonecrop, a perennial, and with a groundcover growth habit. Native to temperate regions.
How do you care for Sedum telephium?
Reference care guidance for Sedum telephium: full sun light, low watering, warm temperatures, and low humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Sedum telephium?
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Where can I see real photos of Sedum telephium?
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