Upright Sedum

These beauties are one of the most reliable food sources for pollinators in the fall garden. This sedum is a native of China and is a relative of the many different types of sedums common in the landscape. This perennial is upright in growth with thick, fleshy green leaves. About mid-summer, the sedum develops pink bloom buds in large clusters at the end of the stems. These blooms will open in late summer to early fall and bloom for several weeks. This perennial is one of my favorites because it is easy to grow and relatively carefree. Plant them in full sun (although they will grow in partial shade) and well-drained soil. Sedums don’t like wet soils and will rot easily. They also do best in slightly poorer soil conditions, as they can get too tall and fall over in overly rich conditions. There are a variety of upright sedums; the most common is a variety called “Autumn Joy.” However, there are new selections with a range of bloom colors from white to purple and various leaf colors.

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