Disappointing Sedum "Autumn Joy"
- To: Medit-plants@ucdavis.edu
- Subject: Disappointing Sedum "Autumn Joy"
- From: P* H*
- Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 16:00:56 -0700
>Kurt Mize wrote
><<<<...I have been rather disappointed with the performance of this
>plant in my
>California garden.....Whatever the reason, I don't think it's as
>outstanding a garden
>plant for most California gardens as it seems to be in less favorable
>climates.>>>>>
>
>I had trouble with this plant, too, and was disappointed with its
>performance in my garden. I've seen some nicer specimens in
well-watered
>gardens, especially in the coastal areas, where the temperatures are
>less extreme than here (and Stockton). Kurt, I think our hot, dry
>summers weaken it. It seems to need regular moisture and possibly much
>better soil than I provided. Until I dug it up and gave it away, mine
>got infested with aphids through the summer. Plants and flowers were
>puny. The colors weren't great, either, except the post-bloom brown,
>which was OK. But, again, I've seen very nice ones in OTHER people's
>gardens. Of course....
>
>Paul Harrar
>Nevada City, CA, USA
>Sunset Zone 7
>2,700 ft.
>
