Blackberry (Rubus sp.) is an "easy to grow" edible fruit that is worth growing in Kansas. Store-bought blackberries are expensive and don't taste as good as garden grown fruits. All cultivars of blackberries have perennial roots, but most top shoots only live for two years. (meaning shoots grow in the first growing season and fruits grow on those shoots during the second growing season) The cycle is repeated; maintenance involves removing old canes after decline or death. Raspberries are vigorous and can be locally invasive in the garden but rarely invasive in the wild. They propagate by basal shoots (also known as suckers) spreading some distance from the main plant. After establishment, it is high maintenance if it has already filled the space and you don't want it to spread any further so plan accordingly. In the landscape, raspberry and blackberry mix well into garden designs with ornamental plants as long as you create it's own area (like a background fence to train plants on) The main difference between raspberry and blackberry are that the fruit releases from the raspberry differently. The "torus" or inside center of the fruit is hollow and releases from the stem with raspberry. With Blackberry, the "torus" or center "picks with" the fruit giving a solid fruit to eat. (just in case you have always wondered) Our supplier, Forrest Keeling nursery, has released an array of improved hybrids and varieties available.
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Fulgida Native Black-eyed Susan, is also known as Rudbeckia fulgida var. Fulgida
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Native Black-eyed Susan, is also known as Rudbeckia hirta
Great Coneflower / Blue-Leaf Coneflower, is also known as Rudbeckia maxima
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Wild petunia is a native wildflower with bright lavender-pink flowers occurring in a wide swath from Texas to Michigan and the mid-west including Kansas Native habitat includes poor and rich soil prairies and lightly shaded woods. This wildflower also colonizes readily, will grow under the lawnmower blades and can be found along state highways. Foliage is often green and attractive. Flowering is relatively short at 2 to 4 weeks but gorgeous while it happens. Seed pods develop eventually break open to release seed. In the landscape, Wild petunia can be used in any average to dry soil situation including berms, hot south or west side of the house, or any other full to part-sun area. These will grow in poor rocky, sandy or clayish soils and even rich organic soils with slightly increased root rot susceptibility. With our average 40 inches of rain per year in eastern Kansas, extra irrigation is not recommended. Wild petunia can grow and flower in part shade even dry shades situations with a few hours of angled sun. It can also be planted in parking lot medians and other hell strips as a very durable groundcover as witnessed on Nebraska University's Lincoln campus. Combine with any other flower colors except lavender. There is quite a lot of diversity within the species so plants from different locales will have different foliage adapted to the site. Un-wanted self-seeding can be a problem in the garden if you do not use mulch. This is generally encouraged in wild gardens, however.
Hardy Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor) is among the world's most cold-hardy palms and spread over a large geographical area in the Southeast USA. Green foliage is waxy and fan-like; typical of any fan palm. When grown in a northern climate such as Kansas, growth is pretty slow at first and some winter damage should be expected if temperatures drop below -5 degrees F. It is advisable to mulch the crown of a newly planted Sabal minor with 6 to 8 inches of mulch for the first few years. Established plants get about 2 to 3 feet tall after 10-20 years. Sabal minor tolerate excessive moisture and rain gardens but prefer rich well-drained soil. Sabal minor needs full sun and a hot and humid (Kansas) summer to build up stored energy for the next winter. They are also notably drought tolerant if established and grown in full sun. Useful in the landscape as a tropical looking evergreen specimen plant. Unlike other Evergreens, needle palm maintains bright green foliage, not dingy olive green like many conifers. Combine with just about any other flowering plants and most garden themes. This true palm, however, is a must for any tropical theme garden. Mix with hardy banana (Musa basjoo), canna, or crinum lily! Growth is quite slow with young plants but speeds up with establishment and rich soils, regular water, and full sun. It is best to start with large plants as establishment and full winter-hardiness will occur much faster. A thick layer of mulch greatly helps with cold hardiness. South or West exposure is best. Sabal minor 'Lawrence' was named by Plant Delights Nursery after Ryan Domnick (the Author) growing it on the South side of a building in Lawrence, KS in 2013 with no mulch. The origin of the original plant (actually 2 plants) is a mystery but new seed has been collected every year since. Seedlings of this survivor plants are sold as Sabal minor 'Lawrence'. After confirmation in fall of 2021, the original plants are still thriving and setting seed after the worst winter in 30-50 years. During that arctic blast of February, 2021, lows down to -17 degrees F on Feb 16th, 2021 were recorded. The longevity of this cold blast was also impressive: 10 days on a row with highs of 10-15 degrees F or lower, 8 nights of lows in the single digits and negatives, and 36 straight hours of 0 degrees F and mostly lower. The two established specimens survived with varying degrees of foliage damage but with complete recovery by summer and 5-7 fully formed leaves by fall. It is estimated they have been in the ground since 2011-2012 and are 2-3' tall. Repeated or successive cold winters with complete foliage loss can be an issue with this and many evergreen zone 6/7 plants. One occasional difficult winter followed by mild winters is more tolerable. Avoid North-facing exposures.
Hardy Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor) is among the world's most cold-hardy palms and spread over a large geographical area in the Southeast USA. Green foliage is waxy and fan-like; typical of any fan palm. When grown in a northern climate such as Kansas, growth is pretty slow at first and some winter damage should be expected if temperatures drop below -5 degrees F. It is advisable to mulch the crown of a newly planted Sabal minor with 6 to 8 inches of mulch for the first few years. Established plants get about 2 to 3 feet tall after 10-20 years. Sabal minor tolerate excessive moisture and rain gardens but prefer rich well-drained soil. Sabal minor needs full sun and a hot and humid (Kansas) summer to build up stored energy for the next winter. They are also notably drought tolerant if established and grown in full sun. Useful in the landscape as a tropical looking evergreen specimen plant. Unlike other Evergreens, needle palm maintains bright green foliage, not dingy olive green like many conifers. Combine with just about any other flowering plants and most garden themes. This true palm, however, is a must for any tropical theme garden. Mix with hardy banana (Musa basjoo), canna, or crinum lily! Growth is quite slow with young plants but speeds up with establishment and rich soils, regular water, and full sun. It is best to start with large plants as establishment and full winter-hardiness will occur much faster. A thick layer of mulch greatly helps with cold hardiness. South or West exposure is best. Established plants have been spotted in Oklahoma enduring temperatures as low as -13°F in 2021. One population of Sabal minor is actually native as far North as Oklahoma (Southeast corner); a resulting variety has been named Sabal minor 'McCurtain'. Plants have been recorded handling -24F in Wichita, KS. 'McCurtain' tends to grow larger and faster than the common species; which is good for replacing lost energy from winterkill. Avoid North-facing exposures.
Hardy Pampas Grass / Plume Grass, is also known as Saccharum / Erianthus ravennae
>>>>>This plant is usually grown as a bog plant needing constantly moist soil rich in organic matter. As a rain garden plant, it will thrive is a depressed area in the landscape that collects rain water from a roof during spring and summer periods of rain but then go dormant if the water hole dries out completely. For the home garden, the species is generally too aggressive to mix with other plants
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>>>>>Red sage is a wonderful heavily flowering perennial found in Texas and higher election Mexico. Foliage is evergreen to about 0°, Beyond that, it becomes a deciduous perennial hardy to about -15 before complete death would occur. During years in which the foliage remains evergreen, and blooms on old word covering the plants during the month of April. If dieback occurs, blooms will still be dramatic but will be delayed until May on new growth. If Diback does not occur naturally, it is recommended to cut back anyways every 2 to 3 years to maintain bushiness. During the summer, foliage maintains very well with heat and drought with sporadic blooming. Another flush of heavy flowering occurs in fall and continues until hard freezes sometimes into November in our Lawrence Kansas zone6 climate. In the landscape, Red Sage is best on a hot south or west side of a house, on a south side of a berm, or any sunny garden area with some North wind protection. The flower power is so great that it would even be worth using red sage as a short-lived perennial or annual though. Growth in containers is amazing when used as an annual. As with any zone6 perennials, be sure to mulch 2 to 3 inches deep to guard against temperatures below -10F. Red sage needs well drained soils on the dry side but summer irrigation is OK. There is quite a bit of variability within the salvia Greggy species with lots of different colors and heights ranging from 1 to 4 feet. This is a true butterfly magnet; I have seen hundreds of yellow sulfur butterflies visiting at the same time as shown in one of our pictures.
>>>>>In Lawrence, KS (zone 6a), many dozen established specimens survived -17 degrees F. During the arctic blast of February, 2021, lows down to -17 degrees F on Feb 16th, 2021 were recorded. The longevity of this cold blast was also impressive: 10 days on a row with highs of 10-15 degrees F or lower, 8 nights of lows in the single digits and negatives, and 36 strait hours of 0 degrees F and mostly lower. All survivors had winter sun with South exposures, those without perrished. Repeated or successive cold winters with complete foliage loss seem can be an issue with this and many evergreen zone 6/7 plants. One occasional difficult winter followed by mild winters is more tolerable. This is, however, a very vigorous growing plant so generally will recover in one summer. Avoid North-facing exposures, North sides of a berm, and spots with excessive snow accumulation.
Ultra Violet Autumn Sage, is also known as Salvia greggii 'Ultra Violet'
>>>>>In Eastern Kansas, this cultivar performs WELL with just about everything nature has to challenge it! Extreme heat and drought are tolerated. Cold tolerance is no problem in our zone 6. If winter die-back occurs, cut back in March/April and flowers will occur on new growth this year. No disease or pest problems. Great plant for berms, hot West or South exposures, and most any other garden situations in full sun. Will tolerate clay soils and extra moisture in summer. Combine with caryopteris, crapemyrtle, and butterflybush to create a late season "all you can eat" buffet for pollinators!
>>>>>Enjoy these flowers again and again throughout the summer with rebloom! Dark pink flowers are produced on darker pink calyxes on a perfectly rounded, dense and beautiful habit.>>>>>All Proven Winners® plants are legally propagated, healthy and vigorous, true to name, and tagged with color pictures and growing information.
>>>>>Enjoy these flowers again and again throughout the summer with rebloom! Violet blue flowers are produced on rosy purple calyxes on a perfectly rounded, dense and beautiful habit.>>>>>>>>>All Proven Winners® plants are legally propagated, healthy and vigorous, true to name, and tagged with color pictures and growing information.
American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a large spreading shrub with interesting foliage, white flowers and deep purple blackberries. Elderberry is native to a large part of the US (Eastern Midwestern and Northern areas) including Kansas. Large white flower clusters attract bees and other kinds of pollinators for about a month in June. Decent growth will occur in both sun or full shade but growth is open and coarse textured either way. Flowering and fruiting will diminish with increasing shade but not go away completely. American elderberry tolerates a wide variety of wet to dry soils but prefers rich, moist, slightly acidic soil. Elderberry grows fastest and rich well drained soils but may become too fast and agressive. To slow down or eliminate this suckering tendency, plant in a more stressful sites such as dry shade, dry sunny areas, tight heavy clay soils, or non-irrigated areas. However, if you want absorbent amounts of fruit and spread, designate a large area with rich soil regular water in your garden. A favorite use in the landscape is filling the niche of a large flowering shrub in full shade. Elderberry also makes a great mass planting belong roadways or wild areas. Large flowers and copious amounts of fruit make this a great wildlife friendly plant. As you may have already heard, elderberries may be harvested and processed into an array of juices, syrups, and products with immune system stimulating qualities. The raw fruit should be boiled before eaten. Select cultivars have been produced with drastically increased fruit yields. Although self-fertile, more fruit set occurs with cross-polination
American Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a large spreading shrub with interesting foliage, white flowers and deep purple blackberries. Elderberry is native to a large part of the US (Eastern Midwestern and Northern areas) including Kansas. Large white flower clusters attract bees and other kinds of pollinators for about a month in June. Decent growth will occur in both sun or full shade but growth is open and coarse textured either way. Flowering and fruiting will diminish with increasing shade but not go away completely. American elderberry tolerates a wide variety of wet to dry soils but prefers rich, moist, slightly acidic soil. Elderberry grows fastest and rich well drained soils but may become too fast and agressive. To slow down or eliminate this suckering tendency, plant in a more stressful sites such as dry shade, dry sunny areas, tight heavy clay soils, or non-irrigated areas. However, if you want absorbent amounts of fruit and spread, designate a large area with rich soil regular water in your garden. A favorite use in the landscape is filling the niche of a large flowering shrub in full shade. Elderberry also makes a great mass planting belong roadways or wild areas. Large flowers and copious amounts of fruit make this a great wildlife friendly plant. As you may have already heard, elderberries may be harvested and processed into an array of juices, syrups, and products with immune system stimulating qualities. The raw fruit should be boiled before eaten. Select cultivars have been produced with drastically increased fruit yields. We have tested the following varieties in Lawrence, KS, all passing with flying colors: Bob Gordon, Wyldewood, and York. Although self-fertile, more fruit set occurs with cross-polination.
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>>>>>Voodoo lily is a perennial tuber generally grown as a curiosity for its interesting foliage. The single leaf consists of a stalk (petiole) with mottled pinkish-gray and olive green coloration. The single intricate leaf has horizontal sections giving it a tropical umbrella-like effect. Larger tubers (about the size of a grapefruit or larger) may produce a single "flower" in spring before the foliage appears. The "flower" is actually a large shiny purple to maroon ruffled spathe. When in bloom it produces an odor like a dead animal for 1 day. This is intended to attract the carrion flies that are its natural pollinators. It is possible to overwinter these in the ground in Kansas by placing a 6-12" mound of mulch over deeply planted tubers. New growth will usually be delayed until June but quickly regains full height and will get bigger each year; buried tubers are hardy to zone 6. If growing as a potted patio plant, move into dark garage or basement and keep above 32 Degrees F. Allow to go dormant as needed with little care, just cut off dead foliage and place back out in April or May with a time-release fertilizer.
Lizards Tail Water Plant (Saururus cernuus) is a herbaceous perennial that features clean green foliage and white flowers that bloom in the summer months. Leaves are heart-shaped (cordate) and alternate along the stem of the plant. When the leaves are crushed they release a citrus or sassafras aroma. The native range covers much of the eastern United States including eastern Kansas. This plant is often grown as a marginal aquatic plant in standing water or as a potted plant in water gardens. It can also grow as a bog plant needing constantly moist soil rich in organic matter. As a rain garden plant, it will thrive is a depressed area in the landscape that collects rain water from a roof during spring and summer periods of rain but then go dormant if the water hole dries out completely. It may also be grown in average garden soils provided extra water is supplied during droughts. For the home garden, the species is generally too aggressive to mix with other plants. This can also be a problem in a water garden if you fail to divide this plant after several years. Lizard's Tail is a rare water garden plant that can also tolerate shading by larger trees.
Hardy Strawberry Geranium, is also known as Saxifraga stolonifera
Jaw-dropping flowers! African Blood Lily (Scadoxus multiflorus) produces a mass of tiny florets with prominent stamens clustered in one large, orange-red, softball-sized, bottlebrush, round flower. It is so eye-catching it wins a place in many summer gardens. Reminds me of a giant red dandelion seed head! This South African native is 8"-10" tall and provides bright color in the late summer garden. Bold, broad green leaves emerge after the flowering is over. Although it is said to need partial shade, we have this pest resistant, adaptable plant happily blooming in full sun; blooms mid-summer. Winter hardiness: zones 7/8-10. Plant bulb outside as an annual before flowering: planting already flowered bulbs is not recommended unless you dig it up for winter storage. If grown as a potted plant, bring container indoors and either grow them as a houseplant in a lighted area. Foliage will look good for a few months before finally dying back. Eventually allow bulb to go dormant stopping the water and store bulbs dry in the container with soil anywhere between 40-70 degrees F. African Blood Lily will bloom year after year when grown as a potted plant; late to emerge in the spring so don't throw it out! It is possible to overwinter these in the ground in Kansas by placing a giant 12" mound of mulch over deeply planted bulbs. New growth will usually be delayed until late May/early June but quickly regains full height. In our trial gardens in Lawrence, KS (zone 6a), a bulb planted over 8" deep and next to a South-facing brick wall with 6-8" of leaf mulch survived -17 degrees F. During the arctic blast of February, 2021, lows down to -17 degrees F on Feb 16th, 2021 were recorded. The longevity of this cold blast was also impressive: 10 days on a row with highs of 10-15 degrees F or lower, 8 nights of lows in the single digits and negatives, and 36 straight hours of 0 degrees F and mostly lower.
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a prominent prairie grass usually found in the short to medium grass prairies of Kansas and most common in the midwest and Great Plains. It also occurs sporadically throughout most of the United States in open areas where trees cannot grow. The spring and summer foliage is mint green to blue green. Depending on the variety, they gradually turn a reddish purple color in late summer progressing to deeper reddish purple, red, or orange by fall. At this time when the seed heads have extended, it is at its prettiest. As cold weather sets in and freezes occur, dried foliage turns a pinkish orange with tan and red shades again depending on the variety. Winter color is persistent and lasts until spring cut back in March. Little bluestem is very tolerant of different soils but prefers dry, sandy, loam, or clay soils with plenty of full sun. If planted in rich soil or given too much water, plants tend to grow too tall and flop by late summer. However, there are now improved cultivars that resist flopping. Good air circulation and some wind is needed to avoid rust diseases in humid areas. Sometimes if planted too shallow or if mulched too thickly, plants can heave and die in the winter. In the landscape, little bluestem looks best when planted in medium to large groups giving the look of a miniature prairie. It also combines very well with many other plants that have different textures and colors. Generally if given the proper placement and growing conditions, little bluestem will last indefinitely. Little bluestem as one of the four major grasses (along with Big bluestem, Indiangrass, and Switchgrass) covering millions of acres and Kansas including the Flint Hills. Where and when conditions are safe, it can be burned in late winter or early spring in a prairie or meadow before new growth appears. Many cultivars have been released improving foliage color and flop resistance.
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a prominent prairie grass usually found in the short to medium grass prairies of Kansas and most common in the midwest and Great Plains. It also occurs sporadically throughout most of the United States in open areas where trees cannot grow. The spring and summer foliage is mint green to blue green. Depending on the variety, they gradually turn a reddish purple color in late summer progressing to deeper reddish purple, red, or orange by fall. At this time when the seed heads have extended, it is at its prettiest. As cold weather sets in and freezes occur, dried foliage turns a pinkish orange with tan and red shades again depending on the variety. Winter color is persistent and lasts until spring cut back in March. Little bluestem is very tolerant of different soils but prefers dry, sandy, loam, or clay soils with plenty of full sun. If planted in rich soil or given too much water, plants tend to grow too tall and flop by late summer. However, there are now improved cultivars that resist flopping. Good air circulation and some wind is needed to avoid rust diseases in humid areas. Sometimes if planted too shallow or if mulched too thickly, plants can heave and die in the winter. In the landscape, little bluestem looks best when planted in medium to large groups giving the look of a miniature prairie. It also combines very well with many other plants that have different textures and colors. Generally if given the proper placement and growing conditions, little bluestem will last indefinitely. Little bluestem as one of the four major grasses (along with Big bluestem, Indiangrass, and Switchgrass) covering millions of acres and Kansas including the Flint Hills. Where and when conditions are safe, it can be burned in late winter or early spring in a prairie or meadow before new growth appears. Many cultivars have been released improving foliage color and flop resistance. Blaze Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Blaze') is a cultivar originally selected by agronomists in Nebraska as a high yielding pasture grass. Blaze is also used ornamentally for its vivid red fall foliage. In winter it remains a standout as the leaves fade to deep pink and is considered one of the best for winter color.
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a prominent prairie grass usually found in the short to medium grass prairies of Kansas and most common in the midwest and Great Plains. It also occurs sporadically throughout most of the United States in open areas where trees cannot grow. The spring and summer foliage is mint green to blue green. Depending on the variety, they gradually turn a reddish purple color in late summer progressing to deeper reddish purple, red, or orange by fall. At this time when the seed heads have extended, it is at its prettiest. As cold weather sets in and freezes occur, dried foliage turns a pinkish orange with tan and red shades again depending on the variety. Winter color is persistent and lasts until spring cut back in March. Little bluestem is very tolerant of different soils but prefers dry, sandy, loam, or clay soils with plenty of full sun. If planted in rich soil or given too much water, plants tend to grow too tall and flop by late summer. However, there are now improved cultivars that resist flopping. Good air circulation and some wind is needed to avoid rust diseases in humid areas. Sometimes if planted too shallow or if mulched too thickly, plants can heave and die in the winter. In the landscape, little bluestem looks best when planted in medium to large groups giving the look of a miniature prairie. It also combines very well with many other plants that have different textures and colors. Generally if given the proper placement and growing conditions, little bluestem will last indefinitely. Little bluestem as one of the four major grasses (along with Big bluestem, Indiangrass, and Switchgrass) covering millions of acres and Kansas including the Flint Hills. Where and when conditions are safe, it can be burned in late winter or early spring in a prairie or meadow before new growth appears. Many cultivars have been released improving foliage color and flop resistance. Smoke Signal Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Smoke Signal') has a beautifully refined habit and puts forth a strong show of color in late summer and fall. The glaucous blue-green foliage begins to take on scarlet red tones in late summer, turning a deeper red-purple through the fall. Tiny, tan seed heads appear in early fall on the top half of the stems. An improvement over older cultivars, this grass maintains its strictly upright habit through fall. Smoke Signal is a Walters Gardens Inc. introduction.
Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is a prominent prairie grass usually found in the short to medium grass prairies of Kansas and most common in the midwest and Great Plains. It also occurs sporadically throughout most of the United States in open areas where trees cannot grow. The spring and summer foliage is mint green to blue green. Depending on the variety, they gradually turn a reddish purple color in late summer progressing to deeper reddish purple, red, or orange by fall. At this time when the seed heads have extended, it is at its prettiest. As cold weather sets in and freezes occur, dried foliage turns a pinkish orange with tan and red shades again depending on the variety. Winter color is persistent and lasts until spring cut back in March. Little bluestem is very tolerant of different soils but prefers dry, sandy, loam, or clay soils with plenty of full sun. If planted in rich soil or given too much water, plants tend to grow too tall and flop by late summer. However, there are now improved cultivars that resist flopping. Good air circulation and some wind is needed to avoid rust diseases in humid areas. Sometimes if planted too shallow or if mulched too thickly, plants can heave and die in the winter. In the landscape, little bluestem looks best when planted in medium to large groups giving the look of a miniature prairie. It also combines very well with many other plants that have different textures and colors. Generally if given the proper placement and growing conditions, little bluestem will last indefinitely. Little bluestem as one of the four major grasses (along with Big bluestem, Indiangrass, and Switchgrass) covering millions of acres and Kansas including the Flint Hills. Where and when conditions are safe, it can be burned in late winter or early spring in a prairie or meadow before new growth appears. Many cultivars have been released improving foliage color and flop resistance. Standing Ovation Little Bluestem Grass (Schizachyrium scoparium 'Standing Ovation') is characterized by its wide leaf blades and its blue foliage with red tips throughout the growing season that change to red and maroon in fall with rich purple coloring at the base. It is upright and has a rigid habit that is retained without lodging when plants are grown in rich soils or during container production. Standing Ovation is a North Creek Nurseries Inc. introduction from Pennsylvania.
Smoky Hills Skullcap / Native Scutellaria, is also known as Scutellaria resinosa 'Smoky Hills'
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Little Miss Sunshine Sedum, is also known as Sedum 'Little Miss Sunshine'
Mr.Goodbud / Carl Sedum, is also known as Sedum 'Mr.Goodbud / Carl'
Autumn Fire Sedum, is also known as Sedum / Hylotelephium 'Autumn Fire'
Mossy Stonecrop / Sedum, is also known as Sedum acre
Blue Corsican Sedum, is also known as Sedum dasyphyllum 'Major'
Kamtschaticum Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum) is known for its compact mats of bright green foliage and yellow-gold flowers in the spring. Fall color turns a beautiful firey orange-red before going dormant. Kamtschaticum Sedum is native to northern China and along the Pacific coast of Siberia including the Kamchatka Peninsula with a similar climate of cold winters and hot summers. Bright green growth emerges early in the spring and spread slowly, rooting a little bit as it spreads but not aggressively. Growth is dense enough to resist most weeds. Kamtschaticum Sedum is useful as a small scale groundcover, rock garden plant, retaining wall plant, or even dry shade gardens. This tough sedum will grow in full sun to full shade in just about any soil except for wet poorly drained ones. Of all of the sedums, this is probably the most resistant to any kind of problems including root rot. I have witnessed clumps surviving and thriving for 20-30 years or more. There is really almost no maintenance with this sedum but you may choose to weed eat it in the winter for a more tidy appearance. The only slight problem is that when grown with too much water, The crown opens up as it flops over and looks slightly untidy. The flowering period is also pretty short. Considered one of the best plants for solving your most difficult dry-shade landscape challenges.
Kamtschaticum Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum) is known for its compact mats of bright green foliage and yellow-gold flowers in the spring. Fall color turns a beautiful firey orange-red before going dormant. Kamtschaticum Sedum is native to northern China and along the Pacific coast of Siberia including the Kamchatka Peninsula with a similar climate of cold winters and hot summers. Bright green growth emerges early in the spring and spread slowly, rooting a little bit as it spreads but not aggressively. Growth is dense enough to resist most weeds. Kamtschaticum Sedum is useful as a small scale groundcover, rock garden plant, retaining wall plant, or even dry shade gardens. This tough sedum will grow in full sun to full shade in just about any soil except for wet poorly drained ones. Of all of the sedums, this is probably the most resistant to any kind of problems including root rot. I have witnessed clumps surviving and thriving for 20-30 years or more. There is really almost no maintenance with this sedum but you may choose to weed eat it in the winter for a more tidy appearance. The only slight problem is that when grown with too much water, The crown opens up as it flops over and looks slightly untidy. The flowering period is also pretty short. Considered one of the best plants for solving your most difficult dry-shade landscape challenges. Tooth-Leaf Kamtschaticum Sedum (Sedum kamtschaticum var. middendorffianum) is a shorter more drought tolerant variety with tooth-like jagged edges. The clump does not open up and flop. This variety is also more tolerant of full hot sun and shallow soils also making it an ideal roof-garden plant.
Angelina Gold & Orange Sedum, is also known as Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'
***Description for this perennial available with future update!*** NEEDS EDIT>>>>>> Sedum Prima Angelina has a denser, more compact habit and more vivid golden color than Angelina. According to Plant Delights nursery, "Sedum rupestre 'Prima Angelina' is a superb new improvement of the wildly popular, Sedum 'Angelina'. This compact, better-branched, brighter colored sport was discovered by Ohio's Jared Hughes. Sedum 'Prima Angelina' has thrived in our hot, humid summers. We particularly like that this new gem remains bright gold in cold weather, where its' parent takes on an orange cast in winter. So far, no flowers have been observed on the sport."
Sunsparkler Angelina's Teacup Gold & Orange Sedum, is also known as Sedum rupestre 'Sunsparkler Angelina's Teacup'
>>>>>This plant can also be in a water garden stream as long as the water is constantly moving: stagnant water is not tolerated. Considered one of the best plants for solving your most difficult dry-shade landscape challenges.
Sedum (Mixed Groundcover flats), is also known as Sedum sp.
Sedum (Mixed Varieties) (large), is also known as Sedum sp.
Sedum (Mixed Varieties) (small), is also known as Sedum sp.