Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Showy Stonecrop
MainColor	Pink
PlantType	Succulent
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	July
ImageUrl	Hylotelephium-001
Photographer	Gita
Location	Essex
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A clump-forming succulent perennial with fleshy leaves and dense clusters of pink to red flowers in late summer and autumn, attractive to butterflies and bees.

Distribution

Native to East Asia; widely cultivated in the UK.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Historically used in folk remedies for skin irritations and burns, though not common today.

Edibility

Some sedums are edible in small amounts, but this species is not typically used as food.

Human Toxicity

May cause mild stomach upset if ingested in large amounts.

Pet Toxicity

Mild concern – ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset in cats and dogs.

Active Compounds

Alkaloids, flavonoids.