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Family: Crassulaceae
Height: 18 to 24 in
Width: 18 to 24 in
Foliage color: Burgundy-purple to blue-gray, thick succulent leaves with a soft, powdery bloom
Flower color: Dusky rose-pink to soft mauve flower clusters
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Low to moderate moisture
Maintenance: Very low, cut back spent flower stems in late fall or early spring
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Bees, butterflies, late-season pollinators
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Works Well In:
● Cottage Gardens
● Borders
● Cut Flower Gardens
● Pollinator GardensCompanion Plants:
Arabis Spireas
Lavenders Blanket flowers
Blue fescue StonecropsDesign Tip:
Anchor sunny borders with bold foliage and upright flower clusters that provide structure from summer into fall. Blend contrasting leaf colors with ornamental grasses and late-blooming perennials to create a layered planting that reaches its peak as many gardens begin to fade.