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Sedum telephium 'Curmudgeon'

Stonecrop

Plant Type:

ARID LAND PLANTS

Sedum telephium 'Curmudgeon' - A dense, more dwarf Sedum telephium with subsp. ruprechtii 'Hab Gray' genes in the mix. We think there is some atropurpureum influence as well but with a dominance of subsp. ruprechtii 'Hab Gray'. Internodal stems measure about one quarter to three-eighths of an inch. Look at the comparison to other cultivars in the photos on the right. For us it has grown to be about 8 to 10 inches tall. It may grow taller in richer soil. Our original plant sprouted in full, blaring sun in impoverished, scrabbled soil. The color is an interesting brownish bronze with a touch of violet in the blend. The newest growth at the tips is light gray-green and quickly matures to the bronze shade. It will form a dense rounded dome. Established potted plant from cutting.


 


Height:

8-10 in

Spread:

12-18 in

Characteristics and Attributes for Sedum telephium 'Curmudgeon'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Summer into Autumn

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads

Nature Attraction

  • Butterflies
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Border
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Rock Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Natural Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Draining
  • Scrabbled
  • Sandy
  • Average

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown