In The Garden: Succulent i.d. request!

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  1. firedreams

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    Hi,

    I was hoping that someone could help me i.d. a succulent (pic attached).I purchased this succulent at a garden centre in Toronto, and have seen them in a few gardens around the city, but have thus far been unable to arrive at a positive i.d.

    The plant is approx. 1 foot in height, and about 1 foot in diameter.

    Thank you for your assistance!

    Lydia
     

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    togata57 Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like showy stonecrop, Sedum spectabile.

    Welcome to the Forum!
     
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    Thank you both for the suggestions! Neither seems quite right, however. For example, the leaves on this succulent are very large - approximately hand-sized. I have also noticed that other specimens of the plant have turned reddish around the edge of the leaves following extreme heat (and perhaps water deprivation?).
     
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    There are many varieties of stonecrop: leaves exhibit a range of color between these, and can do so on the same plant at different times during the year.
    Leaves also vary in size. I have one sp. with tiny leaves, and two with large ones.
    Good luck with the ID.
     
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    Kalanchoe luciae
     

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