Sedum telephium ssp. ruprechtii 'Hab Gray'

Common Name: Autumn Stonecrop

If you’re looking for something different than the standard rose pink flowering, upright variety of sedum, give ‘Hab Gray’ a try. Though it emerges as a short, compact clump, it develops long, arching stems of glaucous gray-green, slightly serrated leaves. Depending on the degree of arching, its final height ranges from 12-20 inches.

Clusters of creamy yellow flowers are produced at the end of each stem beginning in late summer. Combine with succulent temperennials to create an exotic looking xeriscape.

Height:

12.0-20.0 Inches

Spread:

14.0-20.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

3,4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Cottage Eclectic Formal Modern Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Salt Tolerant

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Sedum is one of the most popular perennials grown in American gardens because it is very easy to grow and hardy in most areas of the country. Because of its thick, succulent leaves which can store water, sedum is drought tolerant. It should be sited in average to poor soil that is well-drained. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open. Most varieties should be grown in full sun to light shade. The lower growing types, however, will survive in partial shade.

Divide sedum every 3-4 years to maintain its compact growth habit. Older plants tend to split in the center if they have not been divided. Pinching the taller varieties back by half in early summer will also help prevent them from splitting. This plant is not usually bothered by pests or diseases. The seed heads of the taller varieties provide excellent winter interest and food for birds. Remove them in spring when the new growth begins to show.

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