Jade Tuffet Stonecrop

Jade Tuffet Stonecrop (Sedum 'Jade Tuffet')

Jade Tuffet Stonecrop is a compact, mound-forming perennial that brings clean structure and late-season color to sunny beds with very little upkeep. Glossy green foliage and cherry-red stems create crisp contrast from spring forward, even before the flowers arrive. As summer winds down, dense flower clusters open in mauve-pink to dark pink tones and become a reliable pollinator stop into fall. It is a strong choice for well-drained landscapes where you want a polished look that holds through heat and short dry spells.

Distinctive Features

This stonecrop forms a tight, rounded mound of narrow, refined foliage, highlighted by red stems that add definition throughout the season. Flower clusters appear in late summer and continue into fall, creating a broad, flat-topped display of starry blooms in pink tones that read well from a distance. The plant typically stays compact and neat, making it easy to use in borders without crowding neighboring plants. After flowering, the seed heads can add texture and seasonal interest as the garden shifts into cooler weather.

Growing Conditions

• Sun: Full sun is best for the strongest stems and best flowering, with light shade tolerated.
• Soil: Plant in well-drained soil, including sandy or gravelly sites, and avoid consistently wet conditions.
• Water: Water to establish, then provide low to moderate water, allowing soil to dry between waterings.
• USDA Zones: Hardy in USDA Zones 4 to 9 in typical garden conditions.
• Mature Size: Typically grows 12 to 14 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Plant a small grouping as a late-season focal point where the pink flower heads can anchor a sunny bed.
• Borders: Use in sunny borders to add compact structure and a long late-season bloom window.
• Mass Planting: Plant in drifts for a clean sweep of mounded form and consistent late-season color.
• Rock and Gravel Gardens: Fit it into fast-draining beds where drought-tolerant perennials perform best.
• Containers: Grow in well-drained containers to bring tidy structure and late-season bloom to patios and entries.

Low Maintenance Care

• Pruning: Leave seed heads for fall and winter texture, then cut back in late winter to early spring before new growth starts.
• Fertilizing: Avoid heavy feeding, because rich soil can encourage softer growth and less sturdy stems.
• Staking: Staking is rarely needed when grown in full sun and well-drained soil.
• Mulching: Use a light mulch or gravel top-dress and keep the crown from staying wet to reduce rot risk.
• Spacing: Provide good airflow and room to mound out to help maintain a clean, compact habit.

Why Choose Jade Tuffet Stonecrop?

• Compact Habit: Forms a tight mound that stays neat and easy to place in smaller spaces.
• Stem and Foliage Contrast: Glossy green leaves and red stems add definition from spring through fall.
• Late-Season Bloom: Mauve-pink to dark pink flower clusters extend color into fall.
• Waterwise Performance: Succulent growth handles heat and short dry spells well once established in well-drained soil.
• Lower Browsing Pressure: Often shows good resistance to deer and rabbits in many landscapes.

Jade Tuffet Stonecrop is an easy way to add dependable structure and late-season color to sunny, fast-draining plantings. Pair it with ornamental grasses and other fall bloomers for a long, cohesive finish that looks intentional well into autumn. With sun and drainage, it stays compact, resilient, and consistently attractive year after year.