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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Matrona Stonecrop is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Matrona Stonecrop after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Matrona Stonecrop with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Matrona Stonecrop
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