Into the Garden: Sedums are low-maintenance wonders
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Sedums have become a popular garden staple: They are low maintenance, hardy and they come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Also known as stonecrop, the succulent foliage is often topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. According to the National Gardening Association, the plants are easy care, good for cut flowers, attract butterflies, have unusual foliage and tolerate dry soil. They work best in full sun to light shade.
We created a container garden using sedums and sempervivums this past summer and it was a delight. Sempervivums are hens and chicks, but there are many varieties now so don't think of them as your grandma's plant. Thanks to a strong godson and a sturdy rolling plant tray, I was able to bring my container inside for the winter. A few of the plants looked scraggly, so I pulled them out -- but I've ordered some new ones to fill in the bare spots.
Two new series of sedums from Terra Nova Nurseries come with cute names: the "Candy" series and the "Party Hardy" series. Here's the rundown of these new sedums.










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