Turquoise Tails sedum is Sedum sediforme
What a thrill to see Turquoise Tails sedum named as the first sedum in the Plant Select ® program . This hard-working plant plays a huge part in our garden! Turquoise Tails sedum was pioneered by Kelly Grummons, and Scott and Lauren Ogden, though I have zero memory as to how it first came to live in our yard. Used as an edging for Hosta bed It is an heirloom, native to the Mediterranean. It has spiky, turquoise-blue succulent leaves and in May-June it has small yellow flowers. The compact mounds create an accent for water-smart gardens. I use it as an edging plant for yards and yards of flower beds. This wonderful, work-horse of a succulent is winter hardy to zone 5a (-15 to -20° F). It survives with very little care once established, is drought tolerant as well as deer/bunny resistant. " New Plants and Flowers " says, "The first sedum in the US Plant Select program, Turquoise Tails is featured in the latest news...