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Sedum ‘Class Act’ (Stonecrop)

Stonecrop 'Class Act', Sedum telephium 'Class Act', Showy Sedum 'Class Act', Hylotelephium 'Class Act'

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Sedum 'Class Act', Stonecrop 'Class Act', Sedum telephium 'Class Act', Showy Sedum 'Class Act', Red Sedum, Red Stonecrop, Hylotelephium 'Class Act'
Sedum 'Class Act', Stonecrop 'Class Act', Sedum telephium 'Class Act', Showy Sedum 'Class Act', Red Sedum, Red Stonecrop, Hylotelephium 'Class Act'
Sedum 'Class Act', Stonecrop 'Class Act', Sedum telephium 'Class Act', Showy Sedum 'Class Act', Red Sedum, Red Stonecrop, Hylotelephium 'Class Act'

Sturdy, compact and handsome, award-winner Sedum ‘Class Act’ is spectacular in the late summer garden. Opening from gray-green to whitish buds, earlier than most sedums, its large flowerheads, about 4 in. wide (11 cm), are deep, burgundy red, almost ruby-pink. They are borne on upright, green to rose-colored stems that contrast nicely with the mid-green, slightly glaucous, foliage of oblong, fleshy leaves.

 Vigorous, hardy, carefree, good-looking, with a season of interest lasting more than 6 months from early summer until well into winter, who could resist?

  • Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society 
  • Easy to grow, this deciduous perennial forms a 16-18 in. tall (40-45 cm) and 14-20 in. wide (35-50 cm) clump of thick, fleshy mid green foliage topped with flower buds resembling broccoli. Gradually, these densely clustered buds will reveal tiny, star-like rose-pink flowers in mid to late summer, which will softly change to ruby-pink in the fall and then coppery-rust in winter as they die.
  • Both foliage and dead inflorescences will remain attractive through winter, providing some additional interest.
  • Provides color and contrast to beds, borders or rock garden at a time when most plants have stopped blooming. Effective when planted en masse or in groups.
  • Best grown in full sun, in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates very light shade and poor soils.
  • Flowers are attractive to bees, hummingbirds and butterflies and excellent as cut flowers.
  • Drought and heat tolerant once established, it is disease resistant!
  • Deer resistant
  • Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!

Members of the genus Hylotelephium, border sedums are essential beauties for the late season garden and deserve a spot in gravel gardens. Undemanding, not aggressive, with fleshy, drought resistant foliage and lovely domed flowerheads packed with a profusion of tiny starry flowers, opening to white, pink or red blossoms in late summer or early fall, they are a popular attraction to butterflies. They look particularly attractive with Asters, Solidago (Ornamental Golden rods), Boltonias and Ornamental Grasses. Standing for months, their faded flowers and seed heads provide a colorful display in late fall and winter, even under snow caps. There are hundreds of Hylotelephium cultivars and hybrids to pick from. Which one will be yours?

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 24"
(50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Sedum SUNSPARKLER® 'Dream Dazzler', Sedum 'Dream Dazzler', SUNSPARKLER® Series, Red Sedum, Red Succulent, Burgundy Sedum, Burgundy Succulent
Sedum SUNSPARKLER® 'Angelinas Teacup', Sedum 'Angelinas Teacup', SUNSPARKLER® Series, Yellow Sedum, Yellow Succulent, Gold Sedum, Gold Succulent
Sedum makinoi 'Ogon', Golden Japanese Stonecrop, Golden Makino Stonecrop, Sedum Groundcover, Golden Sedum
Sedum pachyclados, Gray Stonecrop, Rhodiola pachyclados, Afghan Sedum, Afghani Stonecrop, Silver Gem Stonecrop, Evergreen Succulent, Evergreen Sedum, Groundcover Sedum
Sedum tetractinum, Chinese Stonecrop, Chinese Sedum, Evergreen Succulent, Evergreen Sedum, Groundcover Sedum
Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef', Chinese Stonecrop 'Coral Reef', Chinese Sedum 'Coral Reef', Evergreen Succulent, Evergreen Sedum, Groundcover Sedum

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Pennisetum Orientale, Oriental Fountain Grass, Ornamental Grass, Perennial grass, Fountain GrassAGM Award
Echinacea Purpurea 'White Swan', Coneflower 'White Swan', Echinacea 'White Swan', White Coneflower, White Echinacea, Echinacea Purpurea
Crocosmia Lucifer, montbretia Lucifer, Crocosmia crocosmiiflora Lucifer, Coppertips Lucifer, Falling Stars LuciferAGM Award
Festuca Glauca 'Elijah Blue',Blue Fescue 'Elijah Blue', Festuca Ovina Glauca 'Elijah Blue', Festuca Ovina Glauca 'Elija-blue', Blue Fescue, drought tolerant grass, drought tolerant perennial

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 9
Climate Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Crassulaceae
Genus Sedum
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 18" - 24"
(50cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Clay Soil
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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