Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Green Wall Plant Feature: Sedum a. 'Orange Ice'


Sedum a. 'Orange Ice'

A fantastic selection with green foliage during summer, which turns a unique orange color in fall and winter. Blooms in mid summer with many clear white flowers. It is an evergreen variety.

We choose 'Orange Ice' because it is very low growing, but in our Green wall, it is the slowest variety to fill in so far. It will be interesting to see how it compares with others over the long run.


Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay

Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid

Soil Moisture
Average
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Flower Color
White

Blooming Time
Early Summer

Foliage Color
Bright green
Orange in fall and winter

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
3-5 cm
1-2 inches

Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches

Foot Traffic
Light

Growth Rate
Slow