Stonecrop

I started with a 12" Stonecrop (Sedum Spectabile which means Autumn Joy) perennial from Smith Gardens in Washington. I planted mine in a deep terra-cotta pot in full sun. This plant blooms in late summer to fall with red flower clusters. During the summer, the plant has rubber-like gray-green foliage. (right) This is a close-up of my plant in June after a summer rainfall.

Growing Tips: Stonecrop prefers full sun and it is imporant not to overwater. Fertilize during the growing season. (right) My Stonecrop on August 21, 2009, flowers are just starting to emerge. Bees LOVE this plant, there are often 4 - 5 bees on this one plant at a time.

Perennial Tips: No pruning is needed at the end of the season and can survive -40 degree temperatures.