<i>Sedum </i>plant named ‘Gold Form’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Sedum plant named Gold Form, characterized by its compact, dense and bushy growth habit; initially upright to trailing to weeping and decumbent plant habit; freely basally and laterally branching habit; yellow green-colored leaves; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.

Claims

1. A new and distinct Sedum plant named Gold Form as illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

(1) The accompanying colored photographs illustrate the overall appearance of the new Sedum plant showing the colors as true as it is reasonably possible to obtain in colored reproductions of this type. Colors in the photographs may differ slightly from the color values cited in the detailed botanical description which accurately describe the colors of the new Sedum plant.

(2) The photograph on the first sheet comprises a side perspective view of a typical plant of Gold Form grown in a container.

(3) The photograph on the second sheet is a close-up view of a typical plant of Gold Form.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(4) The aforementioned photographs and following observations, measurements and values describe plants grown during the summer in 2.5-quart containers in an outdoor nursery in Elburn, Ill. and under cultural practices typical of commercial Sedum production. During the production of the plants, day temperatures ranged from 13 C. to 27 C., night temperatures ranged from 7 C. to 18 C. and light levels ranged from 5,000 to 8,000 foot-candles. Plants were 20 weeks old when the photographs and description were taken. In the following description, color references are made to The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart, 2015 Edition, except where general terms of ordinary dictionary significance are used. Botanical classification: Sedum rupestre Gold Form. Parentage: Naturally-occurring branch mutation of Sedum rupestre Angelina, not patented. Propagation: Type.By terminal vegetative cuttings. Time to initiate roots, summer and winter.About seven to ten days at temperatures ranging from 18 C. to 21 C. Time to produce a rooted young plant, summer and winter.About 14 to 20 days at temperatures ranging from 18 C. to 21 C. Root description.Thin, fleshy; typically white in color, actual color of the roots dependent on substrate composition, water quality, fertilizer, substrate temperature and age of roots. Rooting habit.Moderately freely branching; medium density. Plant description: Plant and growth habit.Herbaceous perennial; compact, dense and bushy growth habit; initially upright to trailing, weeping and decumbent habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely basally and laterally branching habit with numerous primary basal branches each with about two to four lateral branches developing per plant. Plant height.About 9 cm. Plant width (spread).About 32 cm. Lateral branches.Length: About 30 cm to 37 cm. Diameter: About 3 mm to 3.5 mm. Internode length: About 2 cm to 5 cm. Strength: Moderately strong, flexible. Texture and luster: Smooth, glabrous; slightly glossy. Color, developing and developed: Close to 144A. Leaf description: Arrangement.Whorled, simple; sessile. Length.About 2.5 cm. Width.About 2 mm. Shape.Acicular. Apex.Acute. Base.Clasping. Margin.Entire. Texture and luster, upper and lower surfaces.Smooth, glabrous; succulent; slightly glossy. Venation pattern.Parallel. Color.Developing leaves, upper and lower surfaces: Close to 144A. Fully expanded leaves, upper and lower surfaces: Close to 144A to 144B; venation, close to 144A to 144B. Flower description: To date, flower development has not been observed on plants of the new Sedum. Pathogen & pest resistance: To date, plants of the new Sedum have not been noted to be resistant to pathogens and pests common to Sedum plants. Garden performance: Plants of the new Sedum have been observed to have good garden performance and to tolerate rain, wind and temperatures ranging from 28 C. to 38 C.