Sedum spectabile
(Ice plant)
Plant type
Herbaceous perennial
Height & spread
0.5m x 0.5m
Wildlife benefit
Bee and butterfly nectar plant
- Although this plant dies back in winter, it gives a reliable display in late summer and autumn when many plants are past their best.
- The architectural, succulent leaves bear dense heads of star-shaped, pink flowers.
- Often covered in bees and butterflies such as Comma, Orange-tip, Painted Lady, Peacock, Red Admiral and Small Tortoiseshell when in flower.