Product Description
Sedum 'Maestro' PP20094
Common name: Stonecrop
Zones 3 to 9.
Full sun.
Plants reach 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide; compact, strongly upright habit.
Growth rate: Moderate, easy to grow.
Foliage is blue-green in the spring, changes to a blue-purple in summer and back to blue-green in fall. In late summer, 5 to 7 inch pink flowers heads bear bright red buds which open to light pink blossoms. Large leaves extend from bright purple stems that keep their color all season long.
'Maestro' is the perfect size for containers or the front to middle of the flower border. If left standing, stems and flower heads provide winter interest and food for birds.
- A sport of 'Matrona' from Gary Trucks
- Very sturdy, upright plants with large, blue-green leaves that transition to purple as the season progresses
- Bright purple stems carry large panicles of light pink flowers
- Does not flop!A 'plant it and forget it' kind of perennial
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
