Product Description
Sedum Sunsparkler 'Blue Elf' PPAF (10)ct Flat
Common Name: stonecrop
Species - x sedoro is an intergeneric hybrid from a cross between a plant in the genus Sedum with a plant in the genus Orostachys. Genus name comes from the combination of sed (from Sedum) and oro (from Orostachys).
‘Blue Elf’ is a low-growing mat-forming succulent typically 3” tall and may spread to 15” wide over the first year. Clusters of red buds become fragrant dark pink flowers that cover the plant in late summer. Frosty gray-blue tufted foliage rosettes of this plant come from the orostachys parent. Pink flowers come from the sedum parent.
Beautiful blue foliage gets even better as the season progresses, even in hot and humid summer weather. Loads of dark-pink flowers bloom above the foliage on strong, non-flopping stems from late summer to early fall. A drought-tolerant choice for containers or borders.
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Crassulaceae
Zone: 4 to 9
Height: 3 to 6 inches Ground Cover
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: August to September
Bloom Description: Pink
Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Attracts: Butterflies
Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Drought, Erosion, Clay Soil, Dry Soil
Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
