Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ Stone Crop A “Top 10” perennial for many years, broccoli-like buds appear in spring, turning to pink flower heads in August about 18" above fleshy blue-green foliage. The flowers then gradually change to a rosy russet by late autumn, and are even appealing left uncut against a snowy winter landscape. Drought-tolerant, attractive to butterflies, used in masses as a ground cover, or in the border, it is truly a four-season perennial. Just a few amiable companions include Caryopteris, Coreopsis, the Fountain Grasses, Russian Sage, and Yucca. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–9 full sun Sedum cauticola Stone Crop Mounds of round, blue to reddish bronze foliage are attractive at 12" in height. The usual average-to-dry location is perfect for this alternative to Sedum sieboldii. Pink to rose clusters of flowers bloom in August and September. Combine it with Dianthus ‘Bath’s Pink’ or ‘Mountain Mist’, Stachys, and Salvia ‘Purple Rain’ for cooling colors in our summer heat. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 6–9 full sun Sedum dasyphyllum ‘Major’ Stone Crop If you can’t resist a blue-leaved Sedum, here’s an unusual ground cover with tight blue foliage thought to resemble upright bunches of grapes. For hot dry conditions ‘Major’ stays compact at 4" in height. White flowers in May are a bonus. A fine trough plant, it will tolerate a bit of shade, but no wet feet, please! Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–9 full sun Sedum floriferum ‘Weihenstephaner Gold’ Stone Crop This fine ground cover has fleshy, but fine-textured, green mounded foliage in the summer that becomes covered with lovely golden-yellow flowers in June and July to a height of 3–4". The foliage turns red in the fall. So useful as a ground cover for difficult dry slopes, and enchanting in the rock garden, we wonder why this evergreen Sedum is so underused. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–9 full sun Sedum lineare ‘Variegatum’ Stone Crop The narrow, spiky little green leaves of ‘Variegatum’ are semi-succulent with the thinnest creamy white border. With its fast-growing clump form, this 9" semi-evergreen Sedum glows brightly due to its little bit of white leaf edge. Clusters of pale yellow star-like little blooms appear close to the foliage in August, enhancing its bright look. As the cooler days of fall arrive, the white leaf edge takes on a pink hue. ‘Variegatum’ must not be overwatered during our long, hot mid-Atlantic summer. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 5–9 full sun Sedum ‘Matrona’ Stone Crop An interesting Sedum with gray foliage and strong, shiny red stems that sport large, pale pink flower heads in August–September at 30–36". Strong and upright, the foliage and blooms last well into the fall, and create a striking contrast to that first winter snow. Same preference as other Sedums for a hot, dry spot in your garden. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–9 full sun Sedum ‘Neon’ Stone Crop Characterized by a brilliant rosy-pink bloom color even deeper and brighter than ‘Brilliant’, coupled with a compact height of 15", this popular Sedum blooms from August into October, and is quick to reach full size. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–8 full sun Sedum sieboldii October Plant Silver blue scalloped foliage with clusters of light pink flowers at 6" make this low-grower a lovely Sedum choice for September and October interest. Commonly called the ‘October Plant’, it makes a great ground cover for Daylilies. Tolerant of average to dry soil. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–9 full sun Sedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’ Stone Crop Very similar to ‘Autumn Joy’ in looks and usage, its flowers are a bright lavender pink in August through October before turning to a winter bronze. A unique color, it grows to 18". Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–9 full sun Sedum spurium ‘Fuldaglut’ Stone Crop Sedums are fleshy-leaved, low-growing plants that come in a wide range of forms and colors, very useful for late season bloom and foliage color well into the winter. ‘Fuldaglut’ has green-bronze foliage 3–4" high, that flowers deep red in July and August at that height. This small Sedum is enchanting in the rock garden, as a ground cover, or viewed close up in containers with other small varieties. Handles most any well-drained garden soil, even of low fertility. Considered an improved variety of ‘Dragon’s Blood’ Sedum. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 4–9 full sun Sedum spurium ‘Tricolor’ Stone Crop Tiny white and green leaves with a pink edge on this fast-growing ground cover spread quickly, love heat and bright sunshine, and stay attractive all summer. September brings the soft pink, almost white, flowers that hug the foliage at no more than 4-6". New leaf clusters look like tiny rosettes. A charming, but tough-as-nails Sedum. Plant 18 inches apart Zone 3–9 full sun
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