Stonecrop Sedum - How can you plant your own Sedum plant?

Stonecrop Sedum is an excellent plant that truly deserves a spot in your garden, if you wish to make it more attractive and charming. They look good throughout the year, first you get that interesting foliage, then the flowers show up. The blooms last a while if you cut them for a vase, and you’ll notice butterflies and pollinators hanging around, too.

If you want a plant that doesn’t ask for much, then the answer is Sedum. You don’t have to deadhead them, and even after summer, they still look decent through winter. The only thing to watch for: if it gets super hot or they don’t get enough sun, sedum can stretch out and get a little scraggly. 

When the flowers fade, just grab some clippers and cut the plants back. This keeps them tidy and helps them grow back fuller and stronger next year. So, get ready to learn the basics of growing Sedum.

Planting

Spring is the sweet spot for planting sedum. Wait until frost is over, but don’t let summer’s heat settle in. Pick a sunny spot with soil that drains well, plop them in, and you’re almost done. They do fine as groundcover, along borders, or even in containers. Give new plants regular water until they settle in.

Light

Sedum loves the sun, especially varieties like the Autumn Joy Sedum. Aim for at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Some types can handle a bit of shade, but they’ll bloom less and might flop over. If you live somewhere scorching, a little afternoon shade helps them out.

Soil

Sedum isn’t picky, but it hates soggy feet. Loose, sandy, or gravelly soil lets water drain right through, which is just what they want. Heavy, wet clay holds on to too much moisture and will rot the roots fast. Keep it loose, keep it dry, and your sedum will thank you.