How to Care for a Sedum Purple Emperor Plant
The Purple Emperor, a variety of sedum, is a perennial plant. It is a hardy plant that often thrives even under the care of negligent gardeners. They do not require rich soil or fertilizer, and in fact, do better in poorer soils. The sedum Purple Emperor has purplish-pinkish flowers that bloom from August through the fall, with foliage that turns "plum-black." Sedums tend to attract butterflies; they are also resistant to rabbits. Does this Spark an idea?
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Examine your sedum for signs of poor health. Are the stems soft and falling over? Does the plant appear to be rotting? These symptoms often indicate that your sedum was planted in soil that is too fertile. It may also be receiving too much water.
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Replant your purple sedum in poor to average soil in an area that drains well, according to Dayton Nurseries. These plants tend to thrive in areas with full sunlight and good air circulation, so try to plant it at the edge of a garden, rather than against a house.
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Water your sedum lightly about once per week during periods of little or no rainfall. Sedums are highly drought resistant. According to Dayton Nurseries, their succulent leaves can store water, so watering them less often is better than too much watering.
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Prune the dead stalks of your purple sedum in the spring. Most varieties of sedum will split when they get older, indicating that they need to be divided and replanted. According to Telegraph.co.uk, however, the Purple Emperor is not prone to this behavior, and may be left undivided.
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I was given a purple plant that looked like it was dead. I just put it under a glass top table I have on the deck. It came back and beautiful.The thing that has impressed me is the honey bees just love it. It stays covered with them.Has anyone else had this experience?
