Sedum 'Matrona' (25) plants
Common name: Stonecrop; a/k/a Hylotelephium telephium 'Matrona'
Zones 3 to 9.
Full sun.
Plants reach 18 to 24 inches tall and 10 to 15 inches wide; upright, vase-shaped clump.
Growth rate: Moderate, easy to grow.
Gray-green leaves with bronze-tinged edges are attached to sturdy, dark burgundy stems. Masses of tiny, star-like, flowers bloom in long-lasting clusters of pastel pink become chocolate-brown in winter. Stout, sturdy, shiny, purplish-red stems support the massive flower heads from late summer through fall. If left standing, stems and flower heads provide winter interest and food for birds.
A hybrid of 'Atropurpureum' and 'Autumn Joy', leaves often thicker than Autumn Joy. Matrona is German for "lady of well-rounded form" referring to its habit. Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit 2006
Performs best in full sun in moist, well-drained soils, but it is extremely urban tolerant. Sedum can be grown in highly stressful sites around rockery with thin, poor, or very dry soils, of various pH, low fertility, extreme heat, drought, and high light reflectance; however, it is not tolerant of wet or poorly drained soils. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most Sedum varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade; however, lower growing types will survive in partial shade.
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. Thick, succulent leaves which can store water, allow established sedum to withstand periods of drought. Divide sedum every 3 to 4 years to maintain compact growth habit. Older plants tend to split in the center if they have not been divided. Pinching the taller varieties back by half in early summer will also help prevent them from splitting. This plant is not usually bothered by pests or diseases.
Low, spreading sedum forms a solid mat of foliage; excellent choice for covering banks and slopes, for border fronts, and rock gardens. Attracts butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbit resistant. Terrific low-maintenance plant.
Shipped bare root. |
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