Re: Sedum, "Autumn Joy"
- To: "Mediterranean Plant Group" <medit-plants@ucdavis.edu>
- Subject: Re: Sedum, "Autumn Joy"
- From: R* L* C*
- Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 23:10:14 -0600
- Importance: Normal
In August, there was a flurry of discussion about this plant. Several
people voiced dissatisfaction with its performance. I looked at what had
been sold to me as Sedum telephium "Autumn Joy" and it was, indeed a pale
pink. I began to think that it might be Sedum spectabile "Brilliant".
This week we had our first, light frost (about 3 weeks early, by my
records). The "Autumn Joy" has turned a rich dark rose with coppery
overtones. Perhaps this species just needs a little "coolth" to develop
color.
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Robert L. Chehey
Boise, ID, USA, USDA Zones 6a, 6b.
Cool, Mediterranean Shrub-steppe
and frondose riparian forest
N43º38.67' W116º13.68' Altitude: 770M
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