Sedum middendorffianum var. diffusum
Blooming Time
Exposure
Aggressive but not overly so, this evergreen stonecrop, one of my favorites, is attractive in all seasons. With spring comes new deep green foliage, then in early summer, bright yellow flowers followed by russet seed capsules. In fall the foliage picks up deep hues of purple.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Yellow to Chartreuse
Growth Habit:
Slow Spreading
Max Height:
4"
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
We sell this plant in these containers:
Special Characteristics
Features
Bright yellow early summertime flowers are followed by attractive russet colored seed capsules--all carried atop amazingly dense growing, deep green succulent foliage that turns purple in fall.
Landscape Value
Moderate to large scale ground cover, accent, edging, or companion. Very drought resistant.
Care
Watering:
Diffuse Middendorf's Sedum is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
Diffuse Middendorf's Sedum is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Diffuse Middendorf's Sedum should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.