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Sedum telephium 'Curmudgeon'
Stonecrop
Plant Type:
ARID LAND PLANTSSedum 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.
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