Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Crassulaceae

Genus:

Hylotelephium

Species:

Hylotelephium erythrostictum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin

Reported Fauna Sightings

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky, open slopes and grasslands