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Stonecrop (Sedum)
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Deciduous Perennial in the Crassulaceae Family
 

About Stonecrops

“Sedum” refers to an extremely diversified group of plants that has one thing in common: all sedum leaves are succulent, meaning they store water in their leaves. This gives them a plump, shiny look that provides a unique contrast in the garden, in planters, or along stone walls and walkways. The genus can be loosely split into three groups: upright (commonly called Border Sedums) and low-growing Creeping and Trailing Sedums.

 

There’s a moment in the garden when most plants have died back and things start to look a bit bleak, usually right around Halloween. This is Border Sedum’s finest hour. These Sedums begin blooming in August and certainly hold their own during the peak of any late-summer garden, but these plants can withstand very cold temps and look good doing it, which makes them an amazing addition on those dark November days. 

 

Low-growing Creeping and Trailing varieties of Sedums come in a huge array of shapes, sizes, and growing habits; some spread slowly, some are quite invasive, and some fit cozily into any little nook or crevice they can find and stay there quite happily. Most low-growing sedums do bloom, though some varieties have relatively muted blooms and are better known for their striking leaf shapes, colors, and designs.

Pros

  • Late season color
  • Unique shapes provide high contrast
  • Huge variety
  • Drought-tolerant (they store water in their leaves!)
  • Low maintenance

Cons

  • Some low-growing varieties are very invasive
  • Most varieties prefer full sun

 
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 7 - 12 inches tall. 12 - 24 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance 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.
Zones 4a - 9b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Fall Color, Filler, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Dried Flowers, Good for Rock Garden, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Most Popular, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Succulent, Tolerant of Hot Dry Site, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest
 

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More Info from Experts

Commonly Planted with...

Asters, Chrysanthemums, Blue Fescue, Dianthus, Hostas, Purple Coneflower.

Photos of This with...

Rainbow Knock Out Shrub Rose
 

Stonecrop Available Soon

Autumn Joy Sedum
(Sedum spectabile 'Herbstfreude' AUTUMN JOY)
From $8.48

Autumn Charm Sedum
(Sedum telephium 'Lajos' AUTUMN CHARM)
From $11.04

Sedum - Cauticola
(Sedum cauticola)
From $32.74

Coral Carpet White Stonecrop
(Sedum album 'Coral Carpet')
From $31.78

Orange Stonecrop
(Sedum kamtschaticum var. ellacombeanum)
From $31.78
Weihenstephaner Gold Orange Stonecrop
(Sedum kamtschaticum var. floriferum 'Weihenstephaner Gold')
From $6.59

Angelina Stonecrop
(Sedum rupestre 'Angelina')
From $7.10

Tasteless Stonecrop
(Sedum sexangulare)
From $32.74

Fulda Glow Red Stonecrop
(Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut' FULDA GLOW)
From $32.74

John Creech Caucasian Stonecrop
(Sedum spurium 'John Creech')
From $6.59

Red Carpet Caucasian Stonecrop
(Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet')
From $32.74

Dragon's Blood Caucasian Stonecrop
(Sedum spurium 'Schorbuser Blut' DRAGON'S BLOOD)
From $8.56

Tricolor Caucasian Stonecrop
(Sedum spurium 'Tricolor')
From $83.70

Voodoo Stonecrop
(Sedum spurium 'Voodoo')
From $32.74

Three-Leaved Stonecrop
(Sedum ternatum)
From $62.78

Coral Reef Chinese Sedum
(Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef')
From $8.56

Thundercloud Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Thundercloud')
From $10.27

Dazzleberry Sedum
(Sedum 'Dazzleberry')
From $11.04

Sedum Brilliant
(Sedum spectibile 'Brilliant')
From $74.70

Sedum Autumn Fire
(Sedum x 'Autumn Fire')
From $10.27

Lidakense Showy Stonecrop
(Sedum cautacola 'Lidakense')
From $8.56

Kamschatka Stonecrop
(Sedum kamtschaticum)
From $6.59

Carl Stonecrop
(Sedum spectabile 'Carl')
From $9.86
Golden Carpet Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Golden Carpet')
From $6.59

Bertram Anderson Stonecrop
(Sedum x 'Bertram Anderson')
From $11.04

Stonecrop
(Sedum reflexum)
From $32.74
Siebold Stonecrop
(Sedum sieboldii)
From $7.10
Stonecrop
(Sedum sarmentosum)
From $6.59

Sunsparkler Firecracker Sedum
(Sedum 'Firecracker')
From $9.80

Lime Zinger Sedum
(Sedum 'Lime Zinger')
From $8.25

Munstead Dark Red Stonecrop
(Sedum telephium 'Munstead Dark Red')
From $9.29

Sunsparkler Jade Tuffet Sedum
(Sedum 'Jade Tuffet')
From $11.04

Rock 'N Grow Pure Joy Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Pure Joy')
From $11.35

Lemon Coral Stonecrop
(Sedum rupestre 'Lemon Coral')
From $33.75

Gold Moss Stonecrop
(Sedum acre)
From $32.74

Blue Spruce Jenny Sedum
(Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce')
From $83.70
Immergrunchen Hybrid Stonecrop
(Sedum hybridum 'Immergrunchen')
From $6.59
Variegated Kamschatka Stonecrop
(Sedum kamtschaticum 'Variegatum')
From $7.10
SunSparkler Lime Twister Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Lime Twister')
From $74.70

Neon Hybrid Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Neon')
From $10.27

Peace and Joy Sedum
(Sedum 'Peace and Joy')
From $10.58

Plum Perfection Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Plum Perfection')
From $11.04

Golddigger Stonecrop
(Sedum sexangulare 'Golddigger')
From $81.38

Autumn Delight Stonecrop
(Sedum spectabile 'Beka' AUTUMN DELIGHT)
From $11.35
Green Mantle Two Row Stonecrop
(Sedum spurium 'Green Mantle')
From $32.74

Bailey's Gold Weihenstephener Stonecrop
(Sedum weihenstephener 'Bailey's Gold')
From $31.78
Alpine Stonecrop
(Sedum pachyclados)
From $81.38

Pillow Talk Sedum
(Sedum 'Pillow Talk')
From $10.58
Leningrad White Two Row Stonecrop
(Sedum spurium 'Leningrad White')
From $6.59

Cutting Edge Stonecrop
(Sedum kamtschaticum ssp. ellacombeanum 'Cutting Edge')
From $6.59

Sunsparkler Blue Elf Stonecrop
(Sedum x sedoro 'Sunsparkler Blue Elf')
From $100.13

Joyful Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Joyful')
From $135.63

Rock Star Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Rock Star')
From $10.58
Sunsparkler Plum Dazzled Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Plum Dazzled')
From $74.70

Atlantis Stonecrop
(Sedum takesimense 'Nonsitnal' ATLANTIS)
From $71.01

Yellowstone Stonecrop
(Sedum sexangulare 'Yellowstone')
From $6.59

Sunset Boulevard Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Sunset Boulevard')
From $10.58

Lime Joy Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Lime Joy')
From $10.58

Nerds Stonecrop
(Sedum album 'Nerds')
From $92.23
Prima Angelina Stonecrop
(Sedum rupestre 'Gold Form')
From $44.18

Rock 'N Grow CoralJade Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Rock 'N Grow Coraljade')
From $81.72

Mojave Jewels Diamond Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Mojave Jewels Diamond')
From $16.62

Mojave Jewels Ruby Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Mojave Jewels Ruby')
From $16.62

Mojave Jewels Sapphire Stonecrop
(Sedum 'Mojave Jewels Sapphire')
From $16.62

Back in Black Sedum
(Sedum 'Back in Black')
From $11.35

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