Sedum 'Class Act'
Common name: Stonecrop
Sedum is a genus of flowering plants in the stonecrop family, Crassulaceae. Sedum has been reclassified to the genus Hylotelephium. Plants in this genus have succulent foliage and stems, and clusters of star-shaped flowers. They bloom from midsummer into fall. Sedums are prized for their hardiness and drought tolerance. They are easy to care for and loved by pollinators.
Sedum 'Class Act' is a 2008 Terra Nova Nurseries (Canby, Oregon) introduction. It is an open-pollinated seedling from Sedum spectabile 'Brilliant'. It tolerates dry soil and loves full sun. Its beautiful heads of rose-pink flowers emerge from white buds. There are over a thousand flowers per stem. The foliage is medium green, fleshy, and drought-resistant.
Sedum 'Class Act' has a compact, upright habit and grows to about 46 to 60 centimetres (18 to 23 inches) tall. Like many members of its genus, it is susceptible to root rot if the drainage is poor.
Sedum 'Class Act' may be found in Bed 9 which is located in front of the rammed earth wall near the circle drive. A number of them were planted there in 2017.
Text and photos by Kumi Sutcliffe.