Atlantis Stonecrop
Zone 4
Beautiful, low-growing, spreading sedum with tight rosettes of serrated, succulent foliage which is dark green with a wide, creamy-yellow margin. In cold weather will become tinged with pink. Each rosette is adorned with a delicate spray of bright yellow flowers in mid-to-late summer. Easily grown in full sun and average to dry, well drained soil. Excellent ornamental for the front of the border, along walkways, the rock garden, in containers and used as a groundcover. Drought tolerant. HEIGHT: 10-15 cm SPREAD: 25-30 cm
General Information
Sedums are an easy answer to our continuing summer droughts and water shortages. These fleshy, succulent plants are excellent for hot, dry areas. In addition many varieties provide three --- even four -- season interest.
Sedum are easy to grow in a sunny, well-drained site. They are free of insects and diseases and perform best when not fertilized. Virtually all Sedum will attract butterflies and many are also attractive to hummingbirds.
ALSO SEE GROUNDCOVERS for more creeping varieties.
1 gallon container size
Image courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc
