Jan 22, 2025

Terra Nova Nurseries perennial awarded at CSU Flower Trials

Terra Nova Nurseries recently announced that its sedum ‘Conga Line’ variety received the Best of 2024 Perennial award at the Colorado State University (CSU) Flower Trial Gardens.

Sedum ‘Conga Line’, praised by CSU trial judges for its striking visual appeal and exceptional performance, flourished in trials for two winters and three growing seasons. The perennial features strong, upright stems adorned with dynamic, multi-colored foliage that transitions from green and purple to rich burgundy tones. Its vibrant top dazzles with peach, coral and cream-hued blooms, creating a captivating, multi-seasonal display through late summer.

The award-winning variety adds aesthetic appeal with its short, compact growth habit that prevents it from opening over time. ‘Conga Line’ prefers full sun and is a champion pollinator attractor as well as a low-water-usage plant.

Hardy to Zones 4 to 9, it is a full-sun variety that performs well in the Deep South. The perennial has a foliage height of 16 inches, flower height of 20 inches and foliage spread of 16 inches, standing firm and tidy as a colorful addition in mixed beds, mass plantings, borders or dry gardens.

In addition, Terra Nova’s echinacea ‘Prima Berry’ received the Top Performing First Year Variety award at the 2024 Aris Trial Gardens, while heuchera ‘Peach Smoothie’ received a Plants of Distinction honor at the 2024 University of Georgia Trial Gardens for its shade tolerance and flawless foliage.

Photos courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries.