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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:53 PM
Sedum 'Xenox'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    A compact new dark foliage sedum that is perfectly suited to growing in containers. Relatively small leaves with scalloped edges are lovely shades of green and mauve in spring, then darken to deep burgundy as the season progresses. In late summer, 2-3 inch wide clusters of red velvet buds open to rose colored flowers.Tall, upright sedums form substantial clumps of foliage which can be substituted for shrubs in the landscape. Their stout, sturdy stems support the massive flower heads which develop in summer and burst into bloom in fall. If left standing, they provide winter interest and food for birds.

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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

    Rose colored flowers

    Foliage Color

    Purple shades

    Plant Spread

    18 in.

    Good Companions

    Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida), Blue Mist Shrub (Caryopteris ), Grass-Ornamental (Pennisetum alopecuroides), Mum-Hardy Garden (Dendranthema ), Russian Sage (Perovskia )

    Plant Height

    20-24 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

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

    Bloom Time

    Late summer , Early fall

    Critter Resistance

    Rabbit Resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

    Mid fall to mid winter