IF you want something that is hardy, takes almost no care at all, is resistant when it comes to most diseases, is deer- proof----and one that gives a lot of color to your yard in the Fall----this one is what you want...
The neat thing about these little plants is that they begin one color ---and gradually change colors as we go deeper and deeper into Autumn... They start out a very pale pinkish color (with almost a very light bluish tint) ---and then gradually turn bright pink... Then ---the pink changes to a deep reddish color ---and ends with a rust-colored look (perfect for late Fall).
We have Sedum in 3-4 places in our yard ---and all of it is thriving and blooming right now.... Oh how I love these little plants!!!! If you want more information about Autumn Joy Sedum, you can 'google' it.. Here's one link I found, so you can click HERE.
Enjoy our pictures. I love Fall ---and our weather this weekend has been incredible. The leaves are coming down (although we don't have any color much when it comes to leaves on our big trees). BUT--we are having some signs of Fall (such as Burning Bushes turning red, lots of Fall Wildflowers blooming, etc.)... And this cooler weather this weekend will HELP.
Besides some Vinca that we planted (to replace the Pansies), our Canna Lilies --and our gorgeous Roses----there isn't much else blooming here right now... Things are beginning to die out in anticipation of the upcoming Winter.
Be sure to click on the pictures for enlargements!
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| Some of our Autumn Joy Sedums are in our English Ivy/Vinca Minor (Periwinkle) bed. It's nice to add color to all of that green. |
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| These Autumn Joy Sedum plants are along our sidewalk leading from the garage around to the deck. |
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| Here's another view of the Autumn Joy Sedum plants (along with Hostas --which are ending their lives now)---along the side of our home. |
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| Here's one plant along the side of the house... Isn't it pretty? |
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| Here's a close-up of one of our Autumn Joy Sedum blooms. You can see how it is beginning to get darker in certain places. |
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| Finally, here is one more look at some of the blooms in our Ivy Bed. |
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Yes it certainly is alovely plant at this time of the year Betsy. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteYou do grow the most beautiful flowers, Betsy!
ReplyDeleteBetsy, your sedum autumn joy and very very nice. This is a wonderful flower. I wish you a beautiful autumn, enjoy it together just fine. Jarka
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Wouldn't mind have that in my yard!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous Autumn plant. Glad you are still keeping up the blogging.
ReplyDeleteYour sedum is very pretty. Love the color of it
ReplyDeleteI have not seen sedum here. Hmmm i wonder if it suit our weather. will find out more from my local nurseries. They are so pretty
ReplyDeletehave a great week ahead, Betsy
Hello dear Betsy; wonderful that George's dad "lives on" in your garden! And I love your header - WOW! Thanks for sharing all the beauty and love in your lives. Blessings Jo
ReplyDeleteYour sedums are a gorgeous color and how neat that they are from George's Dad's garden.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the start of your fall weather ~ FlowerLady
A fun flower to have, I thinned mine out this year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat flower to have in the yard. They sure are pretty. Maybe that is what my yard needs. Hmmmm
ReplyDeleteYour Autumn Joy looks lovely. Mine is almost to that stage now too. As to deer resistant? Not here. They've been munching on the leaves and some of the flowers out front in Mom's Garden. The ones in the Perennial Garden are protected from the deer. One year I had finches nibbling the leaves which was very strange. They are a wonderful harbinger of fall.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture on your header, Linda. Sedum can be very beautiful
ReplyDeleteThat is the kind of plant I need. Yours is very pretty, but you have no ugly ones of any kind. So nice hearing from you and knowing you both are still enjoying life and well.
ReplyDeleteYour sedum is especially beautiful this year. I'm sure Dad is smiling because you enjoy them so much.
ReplyDeleteOh, they are SO beautiful indeed!! I know you must enjoy them so much, I know that I would!! Thanks as always for sharing the beauty!! Hope you have a great new week!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteLove the sedum...Sarah has some. I don't know why I have not gotten any.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty shots! Autumn is a great time of year.
ReplyDeleteBetsy, Pretty fall flowers...and more importantly deer proof too! Laurie's hostas were eaten to the ground this year and they even worked over our rosebushes! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteI will have to look into them. Love the color when most everything is thru blooming. Hope they are vole proof. Maybe if deer don't like them, voles won't either.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy this beautiful Fall weather. Think we have one more hot spell coming.
Gorgeous! I think there must be a special magic around your place.Everything just grows and blooms in wild abandon. I love it.
ReplyDeleteI have never had sedum in my yard. You have made me curious to try some next year. Your yard is always so pretty and vibrant...just like you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Very pretty. I have a few of them in my yard too but had forgotten what they were called. Thanks. : )
ReplyDeleteThe Sedum is very pretty, and you're a good promoter of it. :) Love the close-ups.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty - love to see the two of you and your flowers. The pink next to your green house were my favorites!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a pretty plant and makes your garden look great. I haven't heard of Sedum here but that doesn't mean that it doesn't exist. The best thing it is deer proof. I'm looking for wallaby proof plants. They don't eat my lavender.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous header photo.....and I have to tell you.....you and George are just the sweetest couple ever. So much love there!! Fall is one of my favs too..... Beautiful scenery around your place!! So much work goes in to all this beauty and I'm thankful that we get to reap from it....
ReplyDeleteBlessings...
Seems these flower lean an invitation to fall and much cooler climate! Very pretty flowers in shade of dark and light pink, and also neatly bloomed around the home.
ReplyDeleteGlad you both doing well and enjoy travelling around :)
Hi Betsy
ReplyDeleteAs I can see you are very busy with your beautiful plants... Your garden is always wondeful, regardless of the season!
Many hugs and take care!
Bia
www.biaviagemambiental.blogspot.com
I like Autumn Joy Sedum, too. We have a couple of groups, the largest by the front steps. I think the bees are always happy to see it, too!
ReplyDeleteI like Autumn Joy Sedum, too. We have a couple of groups, the largest by the front steps. I think the bees are always happy to see it, too!
ReplyDeleteLooks really pretty Betsy. Bev has some and we always enjoy the late summer color.
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty, Betsy, and they look great against the green of your house.
ReplyDeleteAutumn is here with all its beauty. Leaves are slowly starting to shift colours here.
ReplyDeleteHello Betsy, you plants are lovely. It is a pretty color. Beautiful collection of images. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy, I'm glad to finally get by your blog to say hello! Your flowers are so pretty and I'm going to have to get some and plant around my house next year. I love the color! Hope you are doing well and had a nice trip. I will have to come back and check to see if there are photos that I've missed.
ReplyDeleteTake care and have a nice Friday and weekend!
Oh, btw, how did you like the debate last night? I hated the way CNN moderators were trying to pit the candidates against each other and their questions to them. I'm still not sure who I like best, but I thought most of them did very well last night, in spite of CNN.
Hi Betsy, We now have a real yard as we recently relocated a bit SE of where we had been living. So, I look forward to possibly planting some Sedum in a spot here. Thanks for the nifty idea. I think that Sedum will grow OK in my area here. Have a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeleteI also love sedum and have several varieties including Autumn Joy. It is tolerant of our hard winters and comes back each spring to give us color. It's also water-wise so doesn't need much care. Yours is taller than mine - beautiful.
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