Stonecrop (Hylotelephium spectabile 'Elsie's Gold')

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic Dry Mesic Dry
Plant Height:	12-24 inches
Plant Spread:	18-24 inches
Leaves:	Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Variegated
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Pink
Flower Time:	Late summer or early fall Fall
Suitable Locations:	Xeriscapic
Uses:	Provides winter interest Cut Flower Dried Flower
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies
Resistances:	Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds:	Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Root Division
Pollinators:	Various insects
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:	Tolerates poor soil Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP20,368 Goes Dormant
Parentage:	Sport of: Herbstfreude

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Posted by valleylynn (Oregon City, OR - Zone 8b) on Sep 6, 2014 4:20 PM concerning plant:

This H. spectabile was discovered and introduced by Lyndale Nurseries in Auckland, NZ. USPP#20368
I would not want to be without 'Elsie's Gold' in my raised beds. It is a strong growing, non-branching, but dense clumped variety that is a beautiful contrast to the darker leafed H. spectabile. In the spring the leaves emerge, showing a creamy gold color contrasting with green centers. The gold ages to cream as the growing season progresses. All stages are lovely. The bud stage has a frosty effect on the bed. It is later-blooming for me. The buds are just now starting to open (9/6/2014).
The stems are strong and need no support to keep them upright. It has been said that this is the most stable of the various variegated sports of Autumn Joy. I have had this plant for 2 years and have found no sign of reversion.
In my garden it has grown to 19 inches tall, to the top of the flower heads.

Here it is growing between 'Chocolate Drop' on the left and 'Blue Pearl' on the right.

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Posted by goldfinch4 (Ripon, Wisconsin) on Feb 25, 2013 4:41 AM concerning plant:

Variegated sport of 'Autumn Joy'

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Hylotelephium Stonecrop (Hylotelephium spectabile 'Elsie's Gold')