How to Grow Sedum

Light: Sedum (or 'stone crop flower') do best in full to part sun. ...
Soil: Sedums like a very well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. ...
Spacing: Space tall growing sedums 1 to 2 feet apart. ...
Planting: Plant sedums in spring after danger of frost has passed.

Where does sedum grow best?
Does sedum come back every year?
Do sedums like sun or shade?
Does sedum spread quickly?
What can I plant next to sedum?
Can sedum grow in pots?
Is sedum poisonous to dogs?
Can sedum survive winter?
Do you deadhead sedum?
Can you walk on sedum ground cover?
Why is my sedum dying?
Is dragon's blood sedum invasive?

Where does sedum grow best?

Low-growing and vigorous species will tolerate partial shade, but most sedum do best in full sun. If growing sedum in an area that gets long, cold winters (Zone 5 and colder), plant in full sun to improve overwintering capability.

Does sedum come back every year?

Sedum plants have succulent leaves that range from tiny needles to larger and fleshy, from gray to green to purple to blue, and even variegated! Butterflies & bees love them. And best yet, they are perennials so they come back year after year.

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 spread quickly?

Sedums actually decrease work for a gardener as they increase in square footage. Renowned for their ability to spread quickly, these low growers thus keep weeds from taking hold. ... Too much moisture, especially standing water, will do what no drought can: It will quickly kill a sedum.

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.

Can sedum grow in pots?

Sedums in containers:

Both tall and creeping sedums are excellent container plants provided that you use a decent potting mix that both retains water and drains it. Tall sedums look great in a patio container and creeping sedums are excellent spiller companions to tall container plants such as cactus and agave.

Is sedum poisonous to dogs?

Although sedum is not poisonous to dogs, cats, and other animals, some varieties of succulents are toxic to animals. ... It is also good to know that consumption of any plant material can cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats. Here are common symptoms of plant poisoning in a pet.

Can sedum survive winter?

Sempervivum, Hardy Sedum and Hardy Opuntia are three of the most cold hardy genus that can survive freezing winter up to -30F. Some other succulents, like Agave or Rosularia also have great cold tolerance.

Do you deadhead sedum?

Phlox Intensia^® - self-cleaning, no deadheading needed, this may not be true of all phlox. Perennial Sedum – the seed heads will remain on this summer to fall blooming plant. Removing them will not keep the plant blooming longer. ... Removal of flower spikes, if they occur, will help keep the foliage looking good.

Can you walk on sedum ground cover?

Sedum. Heat- and drought-resistant, sedum groundcovers are ideal for sunny, exposed locations. These tough-as-nails plants require very little attention and are strong enough to handle foot traffic.

Why is my sedum dying?

Leaf blotch, also called gray mold (Botrytis spp.), and powdery mildew (Erysiphe cichoracearum) are foliar diseases that cause sedum leaves to turn brown before entire plants wilt and die. ... Surrounding plant tissue turns yellow and plants may experience stunted growth in severe infestations.

Is dragon's blood sedum invasive?

Blocking only goes so far for keeping Dragon's Blood contained, but it has not reportedly spread to the point of being invasive. If you're concerned about the spread, keep Dragon's Blood sedum plants in outdoor containers.