Sedum 'Matrona' is a striking upright stonecrop with sturdy burgundy stems, smoky blue green leaves, and flat clusters of soft pink flowers that bloom in late summer.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 15 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained soil; tolerates poor and sandy soils
Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
This cultivar was developed in Europe and is derived from Eurasian sedum species, widely used in ornamental landscapes for its durability and late season interest.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies including Painted Ladies and Red Admirals with its flat open flower clusters that provide ample landing space.
Bees
- Highly attractive to honeybees and native bumblebees during its late season bloom when few other plants are flowering.
Hummingbirds
- Not typically visited by hummingbirds, but supports insect activity that enhances overall garden ecology.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow full clump development and prevent crowding of flower heads.
Landscape Placement
- Perfect for mixed perennial borders, pollinator gardens, and xeriscapes where strong vertical interest and late color are needed.
Companion Plants
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Large, daisy like purple blooms complement sedum’s soft pink flowers and share similar cultural needs.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Airy blue spires add a cooling tone and attract pollinators throughout summer into fall.
- Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) - Flat clusters of blooms and ferny foliage echo the form of sedum while thriving in the same dry conditions.
- Coreopsis verticillata (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Fine textured foliage and bright golden blooms provide long season color and contrast.
- Agastache 'Blue Fortune' (Anise Hyssop) - Upright spikes and minty foliage attract bees and hummingbirds while harmonizing with sedum’s late blooms.