Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Green Wall Plant Feature: Sedum 'Voodoo'


Sedum 'Voodoo'

Intense dark mahogany foliage provides a stunning contrast to the almost neon, luminous rosy-red flowers which appear June through August. A great little tough, drought tolerant succulent groundcover for hot, sunny locations. To only 4”-6” tall, its habit is sprawling but can be formed into a dense mat with a bit of stem pinching. Durable, carefree, & long-lived, it also makes a nice container subject.

Sun Exposure
Full Sun to part shade

Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Well drained

Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid

Soil Moisture
Average
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Flower Color
Red

Blooming Time
Early Summer

Foliage Color
Dark maroon (The darkest foliage of all sedum varieties.)

Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Ground Cover

Flower Head Size
Very Small

Height
10-18 cm
4-6 inches

Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches

Foot Traffic
Light

Growth Rate
Fast