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Common Name: Stonecrop
Latin Name: Sedum
Herbsfreude
Type: Herbaceous/evergreen
perennial
Location: Manchester
Metropolitan University, Roof Top
Ultimate height:
0.5 - 1m
Ultimate
spread: 0.1 - 0.5m
Located Sedum
Herbsfreude height: 500mm
Leaf Shape: Leaves
are oblong in shape and have sharp jagged edges. They are
a glaucous green in colour and thick in depth.
Bark: No
bark, however stems are thick in diameter and transition in
colour from a pale green, pink and grey brown.
Preferred soil
type: Well drained sand, loam and chalk.
Fruit/Flowers:
Large flat clusters of flowers form in early autumn. The pale green buds
open into a pale pink star shaped flower, which quickly progresses through into
a distinctive deep rich pink colour.
Distribution: Native to
the Northern Hemisphere
I
located this Sedum Herbsfreude on the roof garden of my University Building.
Its condition seemed to be of a healthy standard, and its roots were of
equal qualities. I mention its roots, as they can be prone to root rot
and fortunately in this instance, that isn't the case. Its
health may be subjected to its roof top location, as they prefer to be exposed
to sunlight. This is excellent for this particular plant as there are no
obstructions for its sun exposure, further proving to be the cause to its
health. The bed in which it was located, is a multi-functioned seating area and
has numerous species sharing the bed however, they are scarcely planted,
allowing a plentiful standard of nutrition for the Sedum. Without a doubt
it is subject to intentional planting as self seeding in such a secluded, and
high rise building is next to impossible; with no presence of animals or any
other accidental transportation possibilities.
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