Hylotelephium sieboldii aka Siebold's Sedum

Hylotelephium sieboldii, also known as Sedum sieboldii, October stonecrop, Siebold's stonecrop, or October daphne, is a species of flowering plant in the family Crassulaceae. Native to Japan, this trailing deciduous perennial grows to a height of 10 cm and spreads up to 20 cm wide. Its delicate stems bear round glaucous leaves arranged in whorls of 3. In autumn, the plant produces hot-pink flowers. The specific epithet sieboldii honors Philipp Franz von Siebold, a renowned German plant collector. While requiring protection from low temperatures in winter, Hylotelephium sieboldii is commonly cultivated as a houseplant or found in alpine gardens. The cultivar 'Misebaya-nakafu' is distinguished by its variegated green and cream leaves and has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennial features red stems and grey-green leaves with a prominent cream-colored central zone. Its rose pink, star-shaped flowers bloom in flat terminal clusters. With its low spreading growth habit, Hylotelephium sieboldii forms attractive circular mounds and sends out horizontal branches from a central crown. The blue-green leaves, arranged in sets of three, have deep pink edgings that intensify as the growing season progresses. Depending on light conditions, the plant's autumn foliage may exhibit shades of pink, orange, yellow, or bright red.