Sedum sieboldii aka October Daphne

Sedum | Updated: January 19, 2025

This colorful Sedum has light green leaves tipped with pink. It grows tall, then spills over the edges of container gardens as it grows, or makes excellent ground cover if allowed to grow on its own. Watch for star-shaped pink flowers blooming in the late summer and early fall. These flowers attract bees and hummingbirds.

Quick Guide

Full sun to partial shade 🌤️
Typical water needs for a succulent
Plant grows up to 12″ (30.5 cm) tall
Plant grows up to 12″ (30.5 cm) wide
Zone 5a (Minimum -20° F | -28.9° C)
Winter hardy
Propagation by stem cuttings and seeds
Generally non-toxic to humans and animals
Winter Dormant

How to 🩷 Care for and Propagate Your 🪴 Succulents

General Care for Sedum sieboldii aka October Daphne

Sedum sieboldii aka October Daphne thrives in containers and rock gardens. Unlike most Sedums, October Daphne can also grow well indoors if placed in a sunny location, though indoor plants may show less pink blush on their leaves.

Watering

Sedum sieboldii aka October Daphne has typical watering needs for a succulent. Use the soak and dry method, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Plant

October Daphne is cold hardy, providing interest and color in winter gardens. It withstands temperatures down to -20°F (-28.9°C) and thrives in full sun or partial sun locations.

How to Propagate Sedum sieboldii October Daphne

Cuttings

To propagate October Daphne from cuttings, use a sterile, sharp knife or scissors. Remove a stem from the main plant and allow it to callous for several days before placing it on well-draining soil. Water when the soil has completely dried out.

Seeds

For seed propagation, ensure warmer temperatures or use a grow light and seed warmer. Sow seeds in well-draining soil, watering when the soil is dry. Germination may take several weeks depending on your growing conditions.

Succulent Synonyms

Hylotelephium sieboldii
October Stonecrop
Siebold’s Stonecrop
Siebold’s sedum
Misebaya-nakafu

Tags & Attributes

hylotelephium sieboldii, light green leaves, misebaya-nakafu, october stonecrop, pink, siebold's sedum, siebold's stonecrop, 🌤️full sun to partial shade

Scientific Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Hylotelephium
Species: H. sieboldii