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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:53 PM
Sedum 'Postman's Pride'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    'Postman's Pride' is a selection with very deep purple foliage. It is blue-purple, not red-purple like 'Purple Emperor', with a semi-upright habit. In late summer, deep purple buds open to pinkish-red flowers which turn burgundy in fall.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    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. Because of its thick, succulent leaves which can store water, sedum is drought tolerant. It should be sited in average to poor soil that is well-drained. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade. The lower growing types, however, will survive in partial shade. Divide sedum every 3-4 years to maintain its 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. The seed heads of the taller varieties provide excellent winter interest and food for birds. Remove them in spring when the new growth begins to show.

    Flower Color

    Pinkish red flowers turn burgundy in fall.

    Foliage Color

    Blue-purple

    Plant Spread

    24 in.

    Good Companions

    Aster-New York (Aster dumosus), Blue Mist Shrub (Caryopteris ), Bugleweed (Ajuga ), Daylily-Designer (Hemerocallis ), Grass-Ornamental (Pennisetum orientale), Russian Sage (Perovskia ), Speedwell-Creeping (Veronica prostrata)

    Plant Height

    18-24 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Mass Plant, Dried Flower, Container, Salt Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Cut flower or foliage, Border

    Bloom Time

    Late summer, Early fall

    Critter Resistance

    Rabbit Resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

    Early fall to mid winter