LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Succulent foliage
GROWTH HABIT
Clump-forming
BLOOM SEASON
Late summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Not edible
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Non-GMO
PLANT TYPE
Perennial
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
12–24 inches
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Low
HARDINESS ZONES
3–9
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
12–18 inches
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sow
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Sedum be used in water-wise landscape designs?
Can Sedum be used in water-wise landscape designs?
Yes. Once established, Sedum is well suited to water-wise gardens because it tolerates dry conditions and thrives in well-drained soil.
Do Sedum flowers appear late in the growing season?
Do Sedum flowers appear late in the growing season?
Yes. Many showy Sedum varieties bloom from late summer into autumn, providing seasonal color when many other flowers have finished blooming.
Can Sedum be planted alongside ornamental grasses?
Can Sedum be planted alongside ornamental grasses?
Yes. Its upright flower clusters and succulent foliage pair well with ornamental grasses in borders and naturalistic garden designs.
Will pinching Sedum stems help keep plants compact?
Will pinching Sedum stems help keep plants compact?
Yes. Pinching stems in spring encourages bushier growth and helps reduce flopping in taller varieties.
Can Sedum attract butterflies and bees?
Can Sedum attract butterflies and bees?
Yes. The flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators during the blooming season.
Does Sedum need rich, fertile soil to grow well? No. Sedum performs best in well-drained soil with moderate to low fertility, as overly rich soil can lead to weaker growth.
Does Sedum need rich, fertile soil to grow well? No. Sedum performs best in well-drained soil with moderate to low fertility, as overly rich soil can lead to weaker growth.
No. Sedum performs best in well-drained soil with moderate to low fertility, as overly rich soil can lead to weaker growth.