{"product_id":"sedum-rock-star","title":"Sedum spectabile 'Rockstar'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSedum spectabile 'Rockstar'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a standout upright stonecrop with compact habit and brilliant pink flower heads that bloom in dense domed clusters from late summer into fall. Its sturdy stems resist flopping even in rich soil and its fleshy blue green leaves provide excellent texture throughout the growing season. 'Rockstar' is a pollinator favorite and maintains a strong garden presence even through winter as its seed heads persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, moderately fertile soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; thrives in dry to average conditions once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpalatable to deer and rabbits due to succulent leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Sedum spectabile is native to Asia, it has been widely cultivated and naturalized in parts of North America. 'Rockstar' is a selected variety bred for enhanced garden performance and ornamental appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to honeybees and native bees like sweat bees and bumblebees, especially in late summer when other blooms fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws fall flying butterflies including Painted Ladies, Monarchs, and Sulphurs that feed on its abundant nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat flower heads provide foraging for hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control garden pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow air circulation and accommodate clump expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sunny borders, xeriscapes, and pollinator gardens where its bold color and structure anchor plantings well into fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Bright golden blooms create a vibrant base and low mounding structure beneath taller companions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum 'Shenandoah'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds movement and fine texture with reddish tinged foliage that echoes the tones of sedum blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea 'Magnus'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers sturdy upright growth and daisy shaped blooms that contrast beautifully with the rounded sedum flower heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Its cool blue grassy foliage pairs cleanly with sedum’s thick leaves and provides contrast in color and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Vertical purple flower spikes add height and attract pollinators throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":44984022794401,"sku":"SEDUM SPECTABILE ROCKSTAR","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Sedumspectabile_Rockstar.png?v=1754331550","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/sedum-rock-star","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}