Thunderhead sedum
Sedum 'Thunderhead'
USDA zones4 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Thunderhead' sedum (Sedum 'Thunderhead') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. Huge, billowing flower heads rise above succulent leaves that emerge blue green with burgundy highlights, then turn burgundy, brown, and red. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Silver feather grass, Russian sage, and Rosemary.