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Sedum - Vera Jameson
The Sedum ‘Vera Jameson’, also known as Stonecrop, is a wonderful ground cover with bold color for the fall season. ‘Vera Jameson’ has a height of 6-8” and a spread of 12”. The dense, star shaped, pink flowers appear in late summer and last in fall, and bloom from May to September. The new growth shows blue-green leaves that turn into deep mahogany red in the fall that can’t be missed. Sedum ‘Vera Jameson’ needs to be planted in full sun in well-drained soil. It will tolerate most soil types and is drought resistant. Plant with asters or coneflowers for a wonderful autumn display. ‘Vera Jameson’ is a great choice for beds and borders and excellent as cut flowers. It is also a great butterfly and bee attractor and is disease resistant. ... more
Coneflower - Sundown The Coneflower Sundown, Echinacea Big Sky™ 'Sundown' (PPAF), is another hybrid coneflower in the Big Sky™ series. It produces beautiful orange, very fragrant, daisy-like flowers. The Sundown blooms from June to September and is a major attractor to butterflies and bees and is a must for any perennial gardens. The pretty flowers occur on long dark green stems with dark green foilage. For best results, plant in full sun in a well drained area. Cone Flowers are known for their large flower heads that turn to seed in the fall. A great choice for cut flowers, adding a wilderness look to your garden, it is a definite must. Not only is it a prized perennial for many gardeners, but also a potent medicine. It has been reported that Cone Flowers increase immune function, reduces the effects of colds and flu’s, fights off viral, bacterial and fungal infections and purify the blood and flush waste from the lymphatic system. |
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