Vera Jameson Sedum (Sedum 'Vera Jameson'): Pink-Flowered Purple-Leaved Spreader

Overview

Vera Jameson Sedum (Sedum 'Vera Jameson', often classified as Hylotelephium) is a low, spreading stonecrop with fleshy, rounded, purple-tinged blue-green leaves on arching, dark stems. In late summer to fall, dense clusters of bright pink star flowers cover the plant, creating a carpet of color. It forms a weed-suppressing mat 6–9 inches tall. The foliage deepens to rich purple in cool weather. A chance seedling from 'Ruby Glow', it's more compact and floriferous. Excellent for rock walls, borders, and containers.

Key Features

• Foliage: Rounded, blue-green with purple blush; dark stems.
• Flowers: Bright pink stars; dense clusters; late summer–fall.
• Habit: Low, spreading mat; 6–9 in tall, 12–18 in wide.
• Origin: Seedling of 'Ruby Glow'; more compact.

Care Guidelines

Light

Full sun to part shade. Best purple color in sun.

Water

Low. Drought-tolerant once established.

Soil

Average, well-drained.

Maintenance

Trim after flowering. Divide in spring.

Taxonomy

Family:	Crassulaceae
Genus:	Sedum (SEE-dum)
Cultivar:	Vera Jameson
Synonym:	Hylotelephium