Witch's Moneybags
Hylotelephium telephium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
RI
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Hylotelephium telephium is a sturdy succulent perennial that forms neat clumps of thick, blue-green leaves topped with flat clusters of pink to reddish flowers in late summer. This drought-tolerant plant maintains an attractive, upright form throughout the growing season and requires minimal care once established. The fleshy foliage provides year-round interest even after the showy flower clusters fade.
In an HOA neighborhood
Witch's Moneybags is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Stems may flop if grown in too much shade
Wildlife value
The dense flower clusters are magnets for late-season pollinators including bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles when few other blooms are available. The sturdy stems and seed heads provide winter interest and food for birds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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