Sedum Guide

Sedum are garden marvels, prized for their fleshy stems, succulent foliage and colorful star-shaped flowers. They are highly drought tolerant, low-maintenance, and add color and texture to the late summer/fall garden when other blooms are fading.

Genus (Botanical) Name: Hylotelephium (formerly Sedum)

Common Name: Sedum/Stonecrop

Growing Zones: 3-11

Bloom Time: Early summer to fall

Why We Love Sedum

Here are some of the many reasons Sedum are irresistible.

•   Highly drought tolerant

•   Easy to grow

•   Visually unique and dazzling

•   Grow nearly anywhere with good drainage and full sun 

•   Pair well with many companion plants

•   Neat growth habits are easy to manage 

•   Long-lasting

•   Stunning in bouquets

•   Pollinator magnets

•   Offer seeds for the birds in winter

•   Fabulous in containers

Types of Sedum

Groundcover

Fulda Glow (Fuldaglut) glows in shades of red that become more vibrant in autumn. Pollinators love the swirls and swivels of the flowers. This fancy ground cover will add glamour to green roofs, stone walls, and troughs. 

Little Miss Sunshine lights up the season with lemony yellow star-shaped flowers mounded over dark green foliage. Ground covers will grow where there is almost no soil, so plant some of these breezy beauties in between pavers and in rock gardens.
 

Short Upright

Blue Pearl foliage has a soft misty feel, complemented by bright pink flowers. Late summer through fall, this elegant upright Sedum adds panache to containers and slopes. 

Mojave Jewels™ Sapphire, a super sturdy variety, flows with deep plum foliage and pink-to-purple flowers. You will relish this rich Sedum, but deer will pass it by.  
 

Medium Upright

Autumn Fire sends up fiery-red blooms that stand tall in the garden and when cut for bouquets. Pollinators flock to this energizing plant, while rabbits are typically not interested.

Sedum Brilliant shimmers with large pink flowers, held aloft by light green foliage. Mid-summer through fall this beauty delights people and nurtures pollinators. Leave the dried flower heads in winter to add interest and feed the birds. 

Growing Tips for Sedum

Sedum plants offer something for every garden and gardener. Following are some simple growing and care tips:

Planting time: Plant in early spring or in fall.

Light: Sedum plants are sun lovers. Choose a site with at least six hours of full sun each day and well-drained soil.

Soil: Tolerant of poor soil, but prefer well-drained.

Water: Hydrate judiciously since Sedum store water in their foliage and can handle drought.

Fertilizer: Refrain from adding supplemental fertilizer. An initial feeding at planting time is sufficient.

Dividing: Sedum can be divided every two to three years, ideally in early spring.

Pruning: Winter damage can be cut back in early spring to allow for new growth.

Winterizing: Leave dried flower heads for winter interest and to feed the birds. Cut back winter damage before spring.
 

Grow Sedum and turn your garden into an enthralling wonderland. For all the sensational varieties we offer, visit our Sedum page.