Monday, September 15, 2014

Perennial of the week - Vera Jamison Sedum


PERENNIAL OF THE WEEK


Vera Jamison Sedum, aka Stonecrop
 
 

·         Prefers full sun

·         Blooms pink in late summer/early fall

·         A succulent ground cover that spreads 10-12” and is 10” tall

·         Can withstand long dry periods, even drought

·         Deer resistant

·         Attracts butterflies

 
 
 
USES

Low spreading plants with gracefully arching stems are covered in round smoky blue leaves. In late summer it is covered in dusky pink star flowers. Tough and easy to grow, it loves a hot dry location and thrives in containers and rock walls.