An award-winning stonecrop with purple-tinged stems and grey-mauve fleshy leaves topped by soft pink flower heads. Strongly upright, drought-hardy and alive with pollinators in autumn.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Matrona Stonecrop
Sedum 'Matrona' is a moderate-growing perennial in the Crassulaceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with purple-toned and deciduous foliage. Pink flowers appear in summer and autumn.
Where to grow Matrona Stonecrop
Matrona Stonecrop suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Matrona Stonecrop does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Matrona Stonecrop handles dry conditions well once established. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Matrona Stonecrop after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Matrona Stonecrop in the garden
Matrona Stonecrop earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, cut flowers for the vase and a feature or specimen planting.
Companion planting & design
Matrona Stonecrop sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to very drought tolerant and cool-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Matrona Stonecrop
Plant Sale lists Matrona Stonecrop as potted plants. Availability is confirmed when you request a quote; use the panel above to register interest.
