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Goldmoss Stonecrop (Sedum acre)
- Plant Feed. Not necessary.
- Watering. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings.
- Soil. Light, well-drained soil.
- Basic Care Summary. Tolerates poor soil, heat, and drought. Does best in light, well-drained soil. Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings. Protect from excessive winter moisture.
- How do you plant Goldmoss sedum?
- How do you take care of sedum in the winter?
- How do you keep sedum from getting leggy?
- Do Sedums need fertilizer?
- Is Sedum acre invasive?
- How do I get rid of Goldmoss stonecrop?
- What can I plant next to sedum?
- Do sedums like sun or shade?
- Does sedum die in winter?
- How do you support a sedum plant?
- When should you cut back sedums?
- What causes sedum to flop?
How do you plant Goldmoss sedum?
Goldmoss is useful in gardens in USDA zones 3 to 8. It tends to be self-seeding and will expand season by season into a dense mat of succulent foliage. If you wish to start new plants, simply break off a stem and stick it into soil. The stem will quickly root.
How do you take care of sedum in the winter?
Upright Sedum
Its foliage and dead flowers retain color throughout the winter, so cutting them back isn't necessary. When spring arrives prune off spent flowers and cut stalks to ground level to encourage new growth. During a particularly cold winter, the plant will die back.
How do you keep sedum from getting leggy?
Pruning Sedum
Use sharp pruners or garden shears to take the stems back to within an inch (2.5 cm) of the soil in early spring. Take care to avoid the new growth that is coming up. Pinching will enforce bushier plants. Pinch off the new growth near the soil and it will form a more compact stem and thicker growth.
Do Sedums need fertilizer?
Sedums require little to no fertilizer. Oftentimes, a thin layer of compost added to the soil will be all of the nutrients the plants need.
Is Sedum acre invasive?
Sedum acre is very aggressive, spreading by seed and dropped leaves, so only plant where this isn't an issue. Bright lemon yellow flowers completely cover it in summer, attracting many beneficial insects and bees. ... Sedum acre is fairly invasive, and tends to root into lawns where it persists.
How do I get rid of Goldmoss stonecrop?
Large infestations of sedum generally require the use of an herbicide.
- Remove small infestations of sedum manually. ...
- Apply an herbicide that contains 2,4-D, dicamba, MCPP, MCPA, triclopyr or glyphoste for larger infestations of sedum. ...
- Fill a garden sprayer with your selected herbicide and water if applicable.
What can I plant next to sedum?
Companion Plants for Sedum
- Asters and Chrysanthemums. Asters and chrysanthemums are hardy perennials that bloom in the fall. ...
- Blue Fescue. The spiky, blue-gray foliage of blue fescue contrasts nicely with Autumn Joy's soft green stems and leaves. ...
- Dianthus. ...
- Hostas. ...
- Purple Coneflower.
Do sedums like sun or shade?
Where to Plant Sedum. Sedum don't require a lot of water and will develop their best colors if they get at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. They won't grow well in heavy, mucky, or high clay soils.
Does sedum die in winter?
Tall sedums die back to a ground-level rosette in the winter. Many gardeners prefer to leave the dried stems and flowers of tall sedums in place during autumn and early winter as even dead, they are attractive when frost coats them. However once they have been smashed down by snow or ice, they can be pruned or pulled.
How do you support a sedum plant?
Stake Lanky Plants
- Pound 18-inch wooden stakes about 6 inches into the ground around the perimeter of the sedum patch.
- Tie a piece of garden twine near the top of one of the stakes. ...
- Tie it off again to the first stake. ...
- Dig up 8-by-8-inch clumps of sedum in spring or fall to thin out a thick patch that is falling over.
When should you cut back sedums?
The old stems will just break off when you tidy up in Spring. To stop it flopping, you "chelsea chop", cut most of the new stems in half in late May.
What causes sedum to flop?
Sedums, including the ever popular Autumn Joy, prefer full sun and well-drained soil. They tend to flop when grown in the shade and overly moist soil. Move your plant to a sunny location with good drainage if needed. Add organic matter to heavy clay soil to improve drainage and increase your growing success.
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