Sedum x 'Matrona'
Stonecrops
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Stonecrops (Sedum x 'Matrona') - Description
Easy to grow, these succulent plants are carefree and drought tolerant. Large heads of soft silvery pink flowers in late summer stand out from slate blue-gray foliage edged in violet pink. These solid bushy plants hold up better than any other Sedum and should resist flopping over. It looks great alone and even better when planted with Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue'.
Stonecrops (Sedum x 'Matrona') - Blooming
Tiny, star-shaped, five petaled flowers in dense, showy clusters from half an inch to 8 inches across.
Stonecrops (Sedum x 'Matrona') - Growth
Tough annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, and shrubs with fleshy leaves. Perennials range from 1 inch tall mat-forming to 2 foot tall mounding habits.
Stonecrops (Sedum x 'Matrona') - Planting
Sow seeds in autumn but provide protection from the cold during the first winter. Planting indoors with sufficient light can provide that protection. If the species of Sedum is known to be less hardy, sow the seeds in spring.
Stonecrops (Sedum x 'Matrona') - Pest
Prone to scale, mealybugs, slugs snails.
Stonecrops (Sedum x 'Matrona') - Interesting facts
Stonecrops are ideal for green rooftops. In areas where green rooftops are prevalent, Stonecrops are beginning to replace grasses as the primary source of plant material. Additionally, these plants are known for their succulent leaves, which are primarily used for water storage. The succulent leaves provide better fire hazard protection because a Stonecrop covered rooftop has such a high concentration of water compared to grass covered roofs.
Stonecrops (Sedum x 'Matrona') - Soil and irrigation
Does best with well-drained, average to rich soil. Will also grow in poor, dry soil.
