Sedum 'Neon'
Sedum 'Neon' is a bold upright stonecrop known for its vivid neon pink flower clusters that emerge in late summer and persist into fall. Thick succulent foliage forms a sturdy mound that holds its shape through the season, making it a reliable source of color and structure in sunny plantings while drawing strong pollinator activity.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Dry to average well drained soil
Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant
Native Status
This sedum is a cultivated hybrid and is not native to North America, though it is widely used in ornamental plantings for its durability and late season color.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and skippers which feed on the abundant late season nectar.
Bees
- Highly attractive to native bees, bumblebees, and honeybees which gather nectar from the dense flower heads.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow each clump to develop a full upright mound without crowding.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, and mass plantings where its strong color and structure carry through late season.
Companion Plants
- Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Adds vertical structure and movement behind the bold flower clusters.
- Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Provides upright native grass texture and warm fall color that complements the blooms.
- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Brings bright yellow contrast during the same bloom period.
- Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Offers airy lavender blue tones that pair well with the vivid pink flowers.
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Extends pollinator interest and adds strong upright form.