Sedum palmeri | Palmer's Sedum

DESCRIPTION
Sedum palmeri forms loose rosettes of blue-green, spoon-shaped leaves that take on soft pink and red tones in cool weather. In late winter to early spring, upright stems rise above the foliage bearing clusters of bright yellow, star-shaped flowers that bring early seasonal color. Native to northeastern Mexico, this species is valued for its dependable flowering period and its ability to provide visual interest when many perennials are still dormant.

In the garden, Sedum palmeri works well in rock gardens, borders, containers, and mixed succulent plantings where its tidy rosettes add structure year round. It is also useful for edging sunny paths and filling small spaces where low, spreading plants help knit plantings together.