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Sedum amplexicaule ibericum (2) [Petrosedum amplexicaule ibericum]

The species S. amplexicaule is very unique in the world of sedums. As a way to protect itself from the dehydrating forces of summer, it goes into dormancy. All of the leaves fall off as it comes into bloom June - July, leaving dry stems with little dry 'propagules' at the ends (This photo). These propagules can fall off and be moved by wind. At the end of September the propagules begin to grow. In the fall the plants spring back to life with attractive fine textured blue-green foliage that…

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