Sedum (Stonecrop)
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Color Name: Rosy Cheeks
A lovely wrap-up to the growing season when it bursts into bloom in late summer. In early summer, bicolor foliage display both green and purple tones over a compact, dome-shaped habit. Rich purple buds explode open to bright rosy pink flowers and retains its domed shape even after it flowers.
This plant falls into a category of hardy, dome shaped Sedum hybrids. These plants typically bloom in early fall on round mushroom cap-type habits. Especially vivid when planted en masse. Through the year they showcase succulent foliage and are well adapted to low water and rock gardens. If left standing, they provide winter interest and food for birds.
Growing Tips: Sedum is one of the most popular perennials grown in American gardens because it is very easy to grow and hardy in most areas of the country. Because of its thick, succulent leaves which can store water, sedum is drought tolerant. It should be sited in average to poor soil that is well-drained. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade. The lower growing types, however, will survive in partial shade. This plant is not usually bothered by pests or diseases. The seed heads of the taller varieties provide excellent winter interest and food for birds. Remove them in spring when the new growth begins to show.
A lovely wrap-up to the growing season when it bursts into bloom in late summer. In early summer, bicolor foliage display both green and purple tones over a compact, dome-shaped habit. Rich purple buds explode open to bright rosy pink flowers and retains its domed shape even after it flowers.
This plant falls into a category of hardy, dome shaped Sedum hybrids. These plants typically bloom in early fall on round mushroom cap-type habits. Especially vivid when planted en masse. Through the year they showcase succulent foliage and are well adapted to low water and rock gardens. If left standing, they provide winter interest and food for birds.
Growing Tips: Sedum is one of the most popular perennials grown in American gardens because it is very easy to grow and hardy in most areas of the country. Because of its thick, succulent leaves which can store water, sedum is drought tolerant. It should be sited in average to poor soil that is well-drained. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade. The lower growing types, however, will survive in partial shade. This plant is not usually bothered by pests or diseases. The seed heads of the taller varieties provide excellent winter interest and food for birds. Remove them in spring when the new growth begins to show.
Flower Color: Pink Shades Foliage Color: Purple Shades
Height: 8 to 10 Inches Spread: 20 to 26 Inches Hardy in Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Blooms: Fall Late Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Growth Rate |
Medium
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Attributes |
Dried Flower Mass Planting Landscapes Easy to Grow Drought Tolerant Cut Flower or Foilage Salt Tolerant Border
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