Sedum 'Lemonjade' (Lemonjade Autumn Stonecrop)


Botanical Information

FamilyCrassulaceae
GenusSedum
Cultivar'Lemonjade'
Tradmarked NameRock 'N Grow™
Patent NumberUSPPAF, Can PBRAF
CategoryPerennials
OriginBred by Walters Gardens, Inc., introduced by Proven Winners® in 2014.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-35)
Temperature (°F)-40 - (-30)
Height45 cm
Spread70 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodAugust, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn upright sedum with a compact habit, bright citron-yellow flowers and grey-green foliage.
ShapeCompact, clump-forming habit.
LandscapeExcellent in borders, cut flower gardens, or mass plantings.
CultivationGrow in full sun in poor to average well-drained soil. Does not require additional watering and should not be fertilized.
PestsResistant to rabbits.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are grey-green in colour, toothed, and remain clean throughout the season.
Flower DescriptionFlowers appear in large panicles, 12-18 cm wide, and are a bright citron-yellow colour, completely covering the foliage in early autumn. Attractive to bees and butterflies.
Fruit DescriptionSeed heads become rosy peach in colour as the weather becomes colder.

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