tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4083482596685609462011-07-31T02:33:26.166-07:00Sean Smith, currently residing in Nashville, TN has a Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois. He is currently providing freelance landscape design and master planning.Sean Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06376693019883057958noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-408348259668560946.post-74740504970815583032009-06-02T13:39:00.000-07:002009-06-02T21:15:16.021-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cb4-WNOJB6A/SiXzvDSfCaI/AAAAAAAAAAU/9YZI9ThKCcA/s1600-h/angelina1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 156px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_cb4-WNOJB6A/SiXzvDSfCaI/AAAAAAAAAAU/9YZI9ThKCcA/s320/angelina1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342944522607200674" border="0" /></a>Welcome to my first blog entry. My goal is to use this forum share my thoughts as Landscape Designer in Nashville Tennessee. <span style="font-style: italic;">From The Plant Palette</span> will be monthly entry discussing my favorite plants to use in landscape designs.<br /><br /><br /><br />This month I decided to feature the ground cover <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'</span>, which goes by the common name of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Angelina Sedum</span>. In recent years, this has been showing up at Lowe's and Home Depot in the spring (grown by Stacy's), but it sells out fast. The test beds of this evergreen plant have done wonderfully in my Hermitage garden and it does not require much maintenance. In fact, Angelina Sedum can tolerate some levels of neglect! In my opinion, the color of the foliage is it's most striking character. Here is a snapshot of information to help you plant enthusiasts, designers, and do-it-yourselfers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cb4-WNOJB6A/SiX0ZrMQiUI/AAAAAAAAAAk/XFIIZIqj6e0/s1600-h/angelina3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 231px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cb4-WNOJB6A/SiX0ZrMQiUI/AAAAAAAAAAk/XFIIZIqj6e0/s320/angelina3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342945254873008450" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Botanical Name:</span> Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Common Name:</span> Angelina Sedum<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Plant spacing:</span> 18-24" (plant closer for more immediate coverage)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Sun Exposure: </span>Full sun, but can tolerate some partial shade (6 hours sun)<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Soil Type: </span>Normal, clay, but amending clay soil is recommended for quick growth and plant health<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Foliage Color:</span> Vibrant yellow gold with accents of burnt orange in the winter. Evergreen in TN<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Flower Color: </span>Yellow in late May/ early June, about 8"<br />high, does not contrast against foliage<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Moisture Requirments:</span> Average to dry<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cb4-WNOJB6A/SiX0CtL8klI/AAAAAAAAAAc/TSaGO8LuHks/s1600-h/angelina2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 224px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cb4-WNOJB6A/SiX0CtL8klI/AAAAAAAAAAc/TSaGO8LuHks/s320/angelina2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342944860271579730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Care Level:</span> Easy<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Misc Notes:</span> Deer and rabbit resistant<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">Plant uses:</span> Very stunning in masses at the front of the border, contrasting broadleaf evergreens and deciduous plants (with purple to red foliage or flowers). Also works well as rock garden plant.<br /><br />Check back frequently for more entries or subscribe to this blog. If you are interested in enlisted my design services, check out my <a href="http://www.seansmithdesign.com/">website</a> for more information.<br /><br />Sean Smith<br />www.seansmithdesign.com<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/408348259668560946-7474050497081558303?l=nashvillelandscapedesign.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Sean Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06376693019883057958noreply@blogger.com0