White Flower Farm Sedum telephium Touchdown Teak
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking reliable late-season color.
This is the rare perennial that prioritizes architectural drama over fleeting blooms. While you sacrifice the rapid growth of traditional flowers, you gain a rugged, drought-tolerant anchor that keeps your garden looking sharp from spring foliage through winter’s first frost.
$17.95
Who it's for
- Pollinator advocates supporting bees during late-season nectar shortages
- Gardeners seeking dramatic, high-contrast foliage for perennial borders
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners managing heavy clay or poorly draining soil conditions
- Owners of shady gardens lacking consistent, direct sunlight
- Hands-off gardeners who prefer plants requiring zero pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Foliage Impact
Deep burgundy leaves provide dramatic, season-long contrast in any garden bed.
Drought Resilience
Thrives with minimal water once established, perfect for low-maintenance landscapes.
Seasonal Longevity
Offers reliable late-season blooms and persistent winter structure for year-round interest.
Pollinator Appeal
Clusters of late-summer flowers act as a vital nectar source for bees.
Growth Habit
Upright, well-branched structure maintains a tidy, vigorous appearance without needing staking.
Ease of Care
A forgiving perennial that demands little beyond well-drained soil and sun.
Key Specs
Patent Number
PP 26,078
Mature Height
15 inches
Spacing
16 inches
Ships as
1 Pint pot
Soil pH Preference
6.5 - 7.5 (ideal 7.0)
USDA Hardiness Zones
4-9
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Lifespan
Perennial
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