The lovely 'Autumn Joy' sedums that I photographed just a few weeks ago now look like this:
They had not had enough time to dry out and harden off before we were hit with a couple of heavy snows. Some years they will stay perfectly upright and the flower heads will dry to a rich, brick red, adding texture and color to the winter landscape.
This year it was just not meant to be!
3 comments:
Jocelyn -
Had the same trouble with some of my taller grasses. These two snow storms took a toll on them - just as they were really looking nice and autumn-like. I guess that is the nature of gardening (or just nature) - don't expect perfection - just live with the reality of the situation. Colorado weather can be hard hearted and cruel sometimes.
Have a great Thanksgiving holiday.
MarkNDenver
There's nothing quite so pitiful as a flat Sedum! You plucked my heart strings. By the way, your talk was marvellous: I came back home and looked around and had some great ideas for next year! Thanks for speaking at the RMC banquet!
Mark, my grasses look a bit wonky now, too. (Little bluestem fared the best.)Glad you take a relaxed attitude about your garden - why make yourself crazy, eh? Happy T-Day to you and yours!
Panayoti, thanks so much for your kind words! The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society is a great group - I really enjoyed my visit - thanks for inviting me!
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