thanks bella!
No heather, sedum is such a fantastic plant. It's a clumper and increases in side a bit every year. Without full sun, it can be a little floppy though. Frosty Morn (green/white variegated) is my pickiest about sun and flopping. Matrona, Autumn Joy and Brilliant have been swamped by bigger plants before and just didn't reach their normal 2-2.5' height.
I'm with bella on the ring around his bum

It's just so cute!

I am going to investigate the nurseries on Saturday when I get home and get a move on this. My neighbors Mike and Ross put me to shame! They have the most beautiful flowers and plants all over their patio and front porch (they get the sun) and I have one 1/2 dead hibiscus in a planter and a HUGE yellow Daisy in a planter, and that's it.