Showy stonecrop

Hylotelephium spectabile is a clumping succulent perennial with fleshy blue-green leaves and flat-topped pink flower clusters that age to reddish brown. It forms a compact mound about 1–2 feet tall and wide, flowering from late summer into fall. [North Carolina Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hylotelephium-spectabile/) ## Garden placement Give showy stonecrop full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil; it tolerates gravelly, occasionally dry sites better than wet, rich ground. Use it in a rock garden, border, container, or small pollinator planting. Its broad flower heads attract butterflies and other pollinators. [North Carolina Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hylotelephium-spectabile/) ## Seasonal interest Pink star-shaped flowers gather in broad, flat clusters and deepen to reddish brown as they age. The fleshy blue-green foliage provides a distinct texture through the growing season, then dies back seasonally. Leave dry seed heads for winter interest if desired. [North Carolina Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hylotelephium-spectabile/) ## Maintenance Cut or pinch stems in early spring to keep the plant bushy with sturdy stems. Avoid summer pruning when timely flowering matters, since cutting then can delay the display. It needs little routine attention and roots readily from stem cuttings. [North Carolina Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hylotelephium-spectabile/)