Plant of the Month, September 2005

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Sedum telephium ‘Mohrchen

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Other Cultivars:  V. ‘Matrona’, V. ‘Gooseberry  Fool’.
   

Extra notes and interesting information:
Sedums are commonly called stonecrops in reference to the fact that species plants are typically found in the wild growing on rocky or stony ledges. ‘Mohrchen’ is a low-maintenance plant which adds interesting burgundy foliage, late summer flower clusters and texture to the border front or rock garden.  Group or use as an accent or specimen.

 


References: 

Brenzel, Kathleen Norris, Ed. 2001.
Sunset Western Garden Book. Sunset Publishing Corporation, Menlo Park, CA

 

at a glance:
Common Name:

Stonecrop

Plant type: Succulent Perennial
Family: Crassulaceae
Height/Spread: To 2 ft. height, 1-2 ft wide

Leaves:  Fleshy, succulent-like, burgundy leaves in spring and summer turn ruby-red in autumn
Flowers: 
Clusters of tiny rosy pink flowers cover the foliage mound in late summer
Bloom Period:
Late summer and fall
Diseases/pests: No serious insect or disease problems
Conditions:  Plant in full sun (stems tend to flop in shaded sites).  Regular to moderate water
Natural Range: Native from eastern Europe eastward to Japan
Hardiness:
USDA Zones 1-24
Location: Waterwise Garden


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