What is Stonecrop?
Stonecrop, or sedum, is a perennial that will be a beautiful addition to any garden. Many gardeners prefer to use Stockpor along the borders of their gardens or between rock gardens. It is easy to grow, especially in northern mild zones and it is recommended for many people who are just starting the garden. There are more than 600 different varieties of stemrop, each with uniquely colored leaves and flowers.
One variety of stemope, sedum autumn joy, is identified by fleshy leaves that are silvery-green. Deep Burgundy flowers usually move to full bloom in autumn. Interestingly, flowers begin as clusters of light pink flowers at the end of summer, and after the temperature drops, the color of the flower deepens to dark, rich, red. Plants should be planted 15 - 18 inches (38 - 46 cm) apart and reach a height of 24 inches (61 cm). It grows best in full sun and easily attracts beautiful butterflies into its flowers.
White Stonecrop is an alpine flower, toThe target creates a strong pad of leaves and stems. The leaves are fleshy, green and juicy. The flowers are white and grow in clusters. On bright, sunny days, star -shaped flowers open to show red and long sticks. Flowers on white Stockpor usually bloom from June to August and the plant can reach up to 8 inches (20 cm).
Goldenmoss Stonecrop, also known as Biting Stockpor, Wallpaper or Sedum Acre, creates a brightly colored land. It grows well in bad soil, as well as in the slits of masonry, stone and rock gardens. His leaves are smooth and succulent. In spring, yellow flowers bloom and have five petals. If it is consumed, it has a pepper taste that can irritate mucus and may even cause respiratory paralysis.
The double -row Stock, also called the Caucasian stone -feeding sedum of the crop or dragon offers a remarkable contrast between summer and autumn leaves. FromRVNA until August has pink red flowers that seem so bright that they have almost neon colors. Then the leaves are another dark shade of red - almost black - with deep Burgundy flowers. As succulent is tolerant conditions of drought and for sunny spots makes a great ground cover. It reaches only four to six inches (10 - 15 cm), but is known for its large mat and unique color.
, regardless of diversity, will bring to any garden of the moon beauty of the moon beauty. Since most varieties require small to medium water and can grow in full sum, it will practically take care of itself. Every variety has something to offer something special and is on the gardener to choose his favorite.