Sedum spurium 'Summer Glory'

Common Name: Two-row Stonecrop

Similar in habit to ‘Fulda Glow’, this is a green-leafed selection with bright carmine pink flowers. The colorful blossoms are typically produced from midsummer into early fall.

This plant quickly grows to form a thick patch of small, succulent, deep green, toothed leaves which develop reddish edges during the cool fall months. In milder climates, the foliage is evergreen.

‘Summer Glory’ makes an excellent carefree groundcover for sunny to partially shaded areas of the garden that require low maintenance.

Low, spreading sedums form a solid mat of foliage which is excellent for covering slopes or can be planted as a groundcover in sunny, dry areas. They are extremely drought tolerant and many are evergreen. These are terrific low-maintenance plants that always look their best.

Height:

4.0-6.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Evergreen Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Ground Cover Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

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.

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