Description

Moonstone Succulent- Pachyphytum Bracteosum

The succulent foliage of many types of sedum is topped by starry flowers in late summer and fall. Low-growing types are perfect for rock gardens, while taller varieties thrive in perennial borders. Another common name is the stonecrop.

Special Features

Easy care/low maintenance

Good for cut flowers

Attracts butterflies

Unusual foliage

Tolerates dry soil

Care

Apply a thin layer of compost each spring, followed by a 2-inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and control weeds. Water plants during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week. After the first killing frost, cut stems back to an inch or two above the soil line. Divide plants every 3 to 4 years as new growth begins in the spring, lifting plants and dividing them into clumps.