Sedum 'Maestro' PP20094

ROCK 'N GROW® Collection

late summer blooms

Seed heads in early fall

Midsummer color

Common Name: Autumn Stonecrop

Looking for a dependable perennial that looks great all season? Give 'Maestro' a try! Compared to older varieties of Sedum, this one delivers an outstanding performance by keeping its strongly upright form all season long, even when it's in full bloom.

'Maestro' is an eye-catching sport of ‘Matrona’ with more attractive foliage and a more compact, upright habit. It forms a sturdy clump of blue-green foliage which gradually turns purple as the season progresses.

Large 5-7” flower heads bear bright red buds which open to rich mauve pink blossoms held on bright purple stems in late summer.

'Maestro' is the perfect size for large containers or the middle of the flower border. It combines easily with many other perennials in the landscape.

Tall, upright sedums form substantial clumps of foliage which can be substituted for shrubs in the landscape. Their stout, sturdy stems support the massive flower heads which develop in summer and burst into bloom in fall. If left standing, they provide winter interest and food for birds.

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Height:

24.0-30.0 Inches

Spread:

24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Blue shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

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.

Pinching the taller varieties back by half in early summer will help prevent them from splitting. 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.

Awards

Univ of Georgia Trials Classic City Award -- 2011

Ring in Spring With a Touch of Purple and Pink // Garden Answer

Characteristics