Cait's Garden

Sedum is a perennial that is often overlooked or taken for granted. When the other flowers are blooming like crazy in the spring and summer, the sedum just waits. It has attractive succulent leaves that add interest to the garden, but nothing that makes you say wow. Until now. This time of year, they are definitely a “wow” and prove why they are necessary additions to any garden. There are many varieties to choose from (including groundcovers), but two of my favorites are shown in the photo. The bright purple sedum is called (appropriately) “Neon” and the white one, which is a newer variety, is called “Stardust.” I prefer these two plants because they are short, about a foot high, so they don’t flop like other taller sedums. And the bright, fresh colors are a real knock-out. These are hardy plants to zone 3 so they survive just about anything. But it is recommended that you do not deadhead them until spring. Since they offer such nice winter interest, I wouldn’t want to anyway.