Sedum Matrona - Autumn Stonecrop

Sedum 'Matrona', or stonecrop, is a late flowering perennial. It blooms from August to October. It offers numerous and wide cymes composed of small light-pink star-shaped flowers. These cymes measure 15cm (6in) in diameter and are suspended from upright purple stems.

Its deciduous foliage is green with a hint of purple. The leaves measure 6cm (2in) in length. The flowers can be dried.

At maturity, it can reach a height of 60cm (24in). Native to the Northern Hemisphere, particularly Europe, it has excellent hardiness. The plant is melliferous, bringing joy to butterflies and pollinating insects. This autumn sedum can be found in gravel gardens accompanied by grasses, in sunny flower beds, as well as in rockeries and borders.

It is also a good ground cover. You can cultivate it in containers with other sedums. It thrives in coastal areas. Plant Sedum 'Matrona' with bronze fennel and Cynara cardunculus. You can also plant it with euphorbias.

It was once used in folk medicine for the treatment of burns, cuts, and bleeding.