Sedum is Almost There for October

@CarolDM (203396)

Nashville, Tennessee

October 1, 2020 11:42am CST

Autumn joy sedum in Dustin's garden is almost at the final stage. Have been watching it since spring. I actually saw a butterfly around it yesterday. The burgundy color will be the final stage before it ends. Then the sedum will return in the spring. Love those low maintenance perennials. Enjoy this first day of October everyone.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

1 Oct 20

I love everything in Dustin's garden. I only have one tiny drop of sedum left that color that the deer missed.

. I will transplant it to the kitty rock garden. Happy October to you!

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

1 Oct 20

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

The rabbits like this one, that is why I have a little fence around it. Thank you!

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@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

1 Oct 20

I have always wondered what makes 1 sedum mature quicker then another. I know that the hours of sunlight and protection from the wind plays a part, but I wonder if there is anything else. Ours are still coming, but not out in full bloom just yet. We must have slow pokes.

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@Juliaacv (56195)

• Canada

1 Oct 20

@CarolDM But I see other plants in our neighbourhood when I am out and about for a walk and they all seem to be much further along then ours are. I wonder if mine are so old that it is playing a part of its flowering ability.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

@Juliaacv I don't know, that is a good question. Maybe you could ask a local gardener or nursery.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

Maybe the different climates and zones. You are in a northern zone, that would probably make the difference.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

1 Oct 20

don't'cha jest love the daily changes? 'lways awes me, the magic plants hold. i've been seein' various moths (migratin'?? search me), but 'tis been a while since i've seen a butterfly. e'en though there'd be nectar 'vailable fer 'em. the blue 'n red salvia's continue to blossom 's well's the cardinal flower vines.

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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

1 Oct 20

@CarolDM what a blessin', these lil sanctuaries we build, eh? i've hopes the salvias 'll reseed prolifically since neither 'd be perennials. i could send ya some seed fer that cardinal vine, but ya'd not be happy. 'tis beautiful, but comes'p e'erywhere the next year. 'n i do mean e'erywhere, e'en here'n these arid parts. the hummers, bees'n butterflies love 't though.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

Yes I do and I watch all of this from my window and deck every day. I have never had a cardinal vine but I have had salvia.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

@crazyhorseladycx Yes, I spend most of my life in these spots and would not have it any other way. I have heard that vine takes over, sort of like my honeysuckle. Thanks for the offer.

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@sallypup (69156)

• Centralia, Washington

1 Oct 20

Your garden is delightful. My world has more wasps in it so sometimes sitting on the deck swing is too much fun.

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@sallypup (69156)

• Centralia, Washington

1 Oct 20

@CarolDM Squads of Canada geese fly low from the water down below to water to the north of us. I need to go out on the deck again at sunset tonight. I don't want to miss their flight.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

@sallypup Would love to see those geese.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

Thank you! I have not seen many wasps this year but sometimes they arrive in the fall. I love swings.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

2 Oct 20

Very pretty. Dustin's garden is a constant source of beauty in your yard.

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@LindaOHio (222222)

• United States

4 Oct 20

@CarolDM I love your new avatar. I can't quite see what is written on the candle.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Oct 20

@LindaOHio Thanks, it is an 8x10 photo I have of Dustin.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

Thanks, I try to make it peaceful.

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

2 Oct 20

It's very nice. I have not seen it here.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

Thank you! Have a good day.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Oct 20

@Nakitakona Thank you!

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@Nakitakona (59987)

• Philippines

3 Oct 20

@CarolDM have a good day too.

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@GardenGerty (169406)

• United States

2 Oct 20

Mine is a pale pink and has variegated leaves. One of these days I will get the burgundy one as well. At the zoo it is obvious how much the butterflies appreciate it.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

I would like other varieties as well.

@popciclecold (40215)

• United States

2 Oct 20

Its very pretty.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

Thank you!

@ptrikha_2 (49753)

• India

2 Oct 20

This one looks awesome! So how does it looks in the winter months?

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@ptrikha_2 (49753)

• India

3 Oct 20

@CarolDM It is interesting to see the flowers and plants cycle!

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

It is dormant then, this is the final stage.

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@toniganzon (77064)

• Philippines

2 Oct 20

Dustin really has a beautiful garden. Love it.

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@toniganzon (77064)

• Philippines

2 Oct 20

@CarolDM I'm pretty sure Dustin does. YOu're taking good care of his garden.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

Thanks, I feel him there eight me often. I think he approves.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

@toniganzon Thank you again for saying his name.

@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

2 Oct 20

That's an interesting flower and I am seeing it for the first time. It would be fascinating to see the changing colour. Have a great October

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

3 Oct 20

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

Thank you! Have a good day.

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@freelancermariagrace (29342)

• Philippines

2 Oct 20

Dustin has a lovely garden

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

Thank you.

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@sophie09 (34230)

• Indonesia

2 Oct 20

happy october that is pretty

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

Thank you! Have a good day.

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@sophie09 (34230)

• Indonesia

3 Oct 20

@CarolDM u are welcome. you too

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@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

1 Oct 20

Wow!!

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@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

1 Oct 20

Yeah, enjoy the first day of October; I spent sleeping

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

@Dreamerby Thanks

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@Dreamerby (10111)

• Calcutta, India

1 Oct 20

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

1 Oct 20

And enjoy the sedum at this color.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

Thanks, I am every day.

@Tampa_girl7 (54714)

• United States

1 Oct 20

It’s such a warm Fall color.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

I agree, I guess that is why it is called Autumn joy.

@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

2 Oct 20

Hope its been a good day for you.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

Yes it has thanks. And the same to you.

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@RasmaSandra (97912)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

2 Oct 20

Happy October to you and the sedum looks lovely. I like the color.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

Thank you! Have a good day.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

1 Oct 20

That's a beautiful flower. I'm glad the butterflies enjoy it.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

1 Oct 20

Thanks, I do as well.

@Butterfingers (66603)

• India

2 Oct 20

These look so good and I absolutely loved the photo

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

2 Oct 20

Thank you! Have a good day.

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