Showy Stonecrop
Hylotelephium spectabile
Family: Crassulaceae
Showy Stonecrop grows in full sun and prefers average, dry to medium, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Showy Stonecrop
Showy Stonecrop growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Average, dry to medium, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Showy Stonecrop as 14-28 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow; needs light to germinate. Days to maturity are listed as Usually flowers in second season from seed.
Plant Overview
Showy Stonecrop (Hylotelephium spectabile) is listed in the Crassulaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial succulent life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0257
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial succulent
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Showy Stonecrop is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Average, dry to medium, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Average, dry to medium, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-28 days and the seed depth is Surface sow; needs light to germinate. Maturity guidance: Usually flowers in second season from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-28 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow; needs light to germinate
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Usually flowers in second season from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.