Sedum erythrostictum ‘Frosty Morn’ (Stonecrop)
Stonecrop 'Frosty Morn', Sedum 'Frosty Morn', Sedum alboroseum 'Frosty Morn', Hylotelephium erythrostictum 'Frosty Morn'
A striking variegated sedum, Sedum erythrostictum ‘Frosty Morn’ (Stonecrop) is a compact, clump-forming perennial with fleshy, succulent-like, blue-green leaves broadly margined with creamy white. Sitting atop short stems, flat clusters of tiny white flowers, with prominent pink carpels, bloom in late summer. Easy to grow, trouble-free and drought tolerant, ‘Frosty Morn’ is perfect for use in borders, rock gardens or containers.
- Grows up to 10-12 in. tall and wide (25-30 cm).
- Performs best in full sun, in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Prefers moist soils with good drainage. Poor soil is ideal. In a rich soil, the plant tends to splay outwards and not bloom so well.
- Perfect for beds and borders, city gardens, coastal gardens, rock gardens, cottage gardens or containers.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs, snails and aphids. Susceptible to powdery mildew on rich, damp soils. Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!
- Cut back to ground level in autumn as foliage fades.
- Propagate by division, or leaf or stem cuttings in spring and early summer.
- Sedum erythrostictum is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Russia.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
10" - 1' (30cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (30cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
10" - 1' (30cm - 30cm) |
| Spread |
10" - 1' (30cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
