A compact new dark foliage sedum that is perfectly suited to growing in containers. Relatively small leaves with scalloped edges are lovely shades of green and mauve in spring, then darken to deep burgundy as the season progresses. In late summer, 2-3 inch wide clusters of red velvet buds open to rose colored flowers.
Scroll through the pictures to see how this plant's color changes from mid-spring through late summer.
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.
Height:
20.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Purple 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
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container 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.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2006
Height:
20.0-24.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Purple 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
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container 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.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2006
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