Sedum, or stonecrop, thrives in Colorado's poor soil and dry
climate. Sedums are usually succulents with green, gray or red
leaves. Sedum flowers are small, star-shaped and usually borne
in clusters. They range in color from white and yellow to pink
and purple. The easy cultivation of sedum is a gardener's dream.
Most root easily from stem cuttings. They thrive in alkaline
soil and full sun. Autumn Joy sedum reaches 18 to 24 inches. Its
gray-green leaves add contrast to the perennial garden. In
autumn, flowers change from a deep pink to pinkish-bronze, then
finally to copper-red. To add texture to a garden during winter
months, leave sedum uncut. Another sedum that greatly adds to
the perennial border is Vera Jameson which reaches ten inches in
height. Its reddish-green leaves add contrast in foliage color
and texture, a quality highly desired by landscape designers.
For more information, see the following Colorado State Extension
fact sheet(s). - Flowers For Mountain Communities - Xeriscaping:
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