gdn[ip] close-up {3 of 3}

{OK} gdn[ip] - ice plant (Sedum spectabile)

Folder: OTHER INTERESTS - indirectly related to work
aka Hylotelephium spectabile, Butterfly stonecrop.

Can grow to 18" or slightly more, with pinkish flowers which are attractive to butterflies - prefers bright sun and a well drained (sandy) soil.
Despite appearing to be a succulent, it is actually classed as "hardy perennial" and is able to withstand frosts.

Bought "on spec" from a very small local plant / garden centre a year or two ago. [six i…  (read more)
  • gdn[ip] - ice plant (Sedum spectabile)
  • gdn[ip] - ice plant (Sedum spectabile)
  • gdn[ip] - ice plant (Sedum spectabile)
  • gdn[ip] - ice plant (Sedum spectabile)
  • gdn[ip] - ice plant (Sedum spectabile)
  • gdn[ip] - ice plant (Sedum spectabile)
  • gdn[ip] - 2022 growth [SoS/22]
  • gdn[ip] - developing nicely
  • vin[22] - Ice plant
  • SoS[23] - ice plant and friends [HTT]
  • gdn[ip] - September 2023 flowers {1 of 3}
  • gdn[ip] - flower heads {2 of 3}
  • gdn[ip] close-up {3 of 3}
  • gdn[ip] - spring growth, 2025