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- Do sedum plants spread?
- Where does sedum grow best?
- Is sedum frost tolerant?
- Does sedum come back every year?
- Do sedums like sun or shade?
- What can I plant next to sedum?
- Is sedum toxic to dogs?
- Are sedums invasive?
- How quickly does sedum spread?
- How cold is too cold for sedum?
- Can I leave succulents outside in winter?
- Does sedum last in winter?
Do sedum plants spread?
Tall sedums do not spread but when grown in mass plantings are beautiful and tough ground covers. Perfect for filling a hillside or fleshing out the middle of a perennial border. Creeping sedums will spread slowly but surely and make a very low ground cover for sunny spots.
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.
Is sedum frost tolerant?
Sedums with fine, small leaves are generally more cold-hardy and less heat-tolerant than those with large leaves. Also freeze-tolerant, the 4-inch-tall lance-leaf stonecrop (Sedum lanceolatum) is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9.
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.
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.
Is sedum toxic 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.
Are sedums invasive?
Although sedums are rapid spreaders, they are not invasive. Because they are shallow rooted, they can be easily lifted and moved. And they will overwinter in most planters—provided there is ample drainage—and emerge from dormancy in early to midspring.
How quickly does sedum spread?
The size and growth rate of a given plant depends on climate, soil type, watering, and fertilization. Slow varieties will stay nice and small in a pot, whereas fast, ground cover varieties like Sedum can spread up to 1" a month in the growing season.
How cold is too cold for sedum?
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.
Can I leave succulents outside in winter?
Hardy succulents: Tolerate frost and can stay outdoors through below-freezing temperatures. They're ideal for year-round, outdoor growing. In fact, hardy succulents grow better outdoors than in!
Does sedum last in winter?
In colder climates, tall sedum dies back in winter and returns in spring. However, in warmer climates it remains a picturesque addition to the garden, showing off persistent green foliage and colorful flowers throughout the winter.
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