Sedum takesimense Atlantis

This in demand sedum is a real show stopper. Variegated yellow and green foliage also carries hints of orange and red through the growing season. Starting in the early spring, small serrated leaves have dark green centers with a creamy yellow variegation. Keeps consistent color throughout the year and in fall pink and red tones make their way into the margins. This sedum is an excellent choice for small spaces in rock gardens or container gardens. In larger plantings it can find a place near the edge of a border or tucked in with low height plants.

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Perennial Sedums

Sedum is easy to grow and beautiful, as a result it is one of the most popular garden plants. Sedums are extremely drought tolerant and can be grown in poor soil so long as there is good drainage. If grown in soil that is fertile, it will grow in a less attractive, more spread out form. Plants may be lanky. Sedum prefers full sun, but some varieties can tolerate some shade. It is very resistant to pests and disease and in the winter you'll find that birds are attracted to eat the seed heads. These heads should be removed in spring as the new growth starts to show. Think about dividing your sedum every 3 to 4 years to maintain good quality attractive plants. Spring is the best time to perform division. Sedum is usually not bothered by pests or disease.