I am a passionate gardener with a love for the quiet and simple. Vickie is my supportive partner who enjoys my labor of love.

Saturday, April 08, 2006

Medusa

Medusa, in Greek mythology was the mortal of three Grogon sisters. Any who looked into her eyes was turned to stone! Her hair was a nest of snakes.
This is ghost plant, mother of pearl or sedum.
Genus: Graptopletalum
Family: crassulaceae
Species: G. paraguayense
Requiring no attention, it will reward you with small star-shaped white blooms in spring. It's main feature is grey rosettes that hold drops of water. In sunlight the plant appears to be holding diamonds or pearls.Full sun to part shade with well drained soil.

Medusa was beheaded by the hero Perseus and Pegasus, the flying horse, was born from the blood of her severed head.

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