Submitted by Lori Wolf on March 25, 2019 - 4:59pm. I live in sw Florida zone 10a, how is the best way to care for the plant. Most of the upright varieties fit this description.Â, Alternatively, could the plant be sea holly (Eryngium)? Long lived and drought tolerant, award-winner Sedum 'Karfunkelstein' is a harmonious sight in the landscape with its masses of light pink flowers, densely packed in large umbrella-shaped flowerheads, and showing off atop sturdy purple stems that keep them perfectly upright, coupled with the fleshy, purple-tinged leaves. Forms a low, rounded mound in spring, growing to just under 1' tall by summer. ), Submitted by ida on June 18, 2018 - 6:50pm, I purchased a couple of sedum tiles two years ago to use as ground cover. Easy to grow, this standout perennial features a flat, spreading habit and forms a 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and 12 in. It grows well but alas, we also removed the overgrown plants that provided it with afternoon shade and sedum does not like 100+ deg days/sun. These perennial flowers are … Upright yellow flowers grow 6 … How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Sedum Flowers. Pure Joy Sedum pairs beautifully with fall bloomers like Black Eyed Susan, Fall Asters, and Mums. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Sedums can certainly be grown in old sinks or containers but we personally wouldn’t grow them indoors. Bred for both a compact habit that doesn't open up, and large flower heads, Sedum 'Pool Party' produces masses of large, flat umbels packed with star-shaped, light pink flowers. tall (35-45cm) and 24 in. Sedum plants come in a wide variety of heights, colors, and forms. wide (10 cm) when in bloom. Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Sedum glaucophyllum. Easy to grow, this deciduous perennial grows up to 15-20 in. 'Autumn Charm' is very stable and keeps its handsome variegated foliage. Height: 10-12 in. http://mcminnlife.com/sedum-is-truly-an-autumn-joy/ : http://hort.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/shrub_fact_sheets/sedxa.pdf, https://www.almanac.com/content/plant-hardiness-zones. The sedum will grow over the rocks, but the rock border will let you easily see where the sedum needs to be pruned next.Â, Submitted by HCole on March 28, 2018 - 12:19am. It sounds like Mother Nature’s finest make a bee-line for your house! They’re hardy, easy to care for, and beloved by pollinators! Vigorous, carefree, good-looking, with a season of interest lasting more than 6 months, who could resist? Gradually, these densely clustered buds will reveal tiny, star-like pink flowers in late summer. Sedum spectabile 'Hot Stuff' is a more compact plant, growing only 10 to 12 inches tall, with pink and purple flowers. wide (35-50 cm) and forms a clump of thick, fleshy, dark burgundy-red foliage topped with flower buds resembling broccoli. The leaves are oblong with slightly scalloped or toothed margins. The taller, upright-growing sedums, also called 'border sedums' belong to the Hylotelephium genus and mix very well with other plants in perennial borders. Submitted by Kate on May 18, 2019 - 3:44pm. It boasts glossy red-brown to purple-brown leaves, red stems and a vigorous, upright habit. When growing sedum, keep in mind that sedum plants need very little attention or care. Light green leaves become covered in a dome of bubblegum pink flowers followed by pretty seed heads. For the garden, there are two main groups of sedums, tall sedums and creeping sedums. Is there a way to keep he birds from eating the leaves? Easy to grow, this standout perennial forms an 18-24 in. tall (20-25 cm) and 14-20 in. One of the most compact red-leaved fall stonecrops, Sedum 'Chocolate Drop' forms attractive mounds of lightly scalloped, glossy dark chocolate-brown leaves, which remain attractive throughout the growing season. This deciduous perennial forms a 7-11 in. Gradually, these densely clustered buds will reveal tiny, star-like rose-red flowers in mid to late summer. More Info. The attractive foliage is topped in late summer with showy creamy buds, which open to light pink flowers in early fall, before being followed by russet red seed heads. Delightfully bright narrow succulent leaves stay attractive all year round, taking on reddish tones in the cooler months. Submitted by The Editors on September 16, 2020 - 2:07pm. tall (45- 60 cm) clump of thick, fleshy gray-green foliage topped with flower buds resembling broccoli. 'Autumn Joy' is a stout, spreading plant with succulent foliage that pairs well with ornamental grasses and against the deep-green leaves of summer perennials. If growing sedum in an area that gets long, cold winters (Zone 5 and colder), plant in full sun to improve overwintering capability. There are quite a few cultivars that have a vaguely holly-shaped leaf, though they are not spiky like a holly leaf. Submitted by Sue on July 7, 2020 - 11:41am. tall (68-75 cm) and 24 in. My autumn joy sedum is not blooming pink any more. Can I plant sedums in an old sink indoors please? wide (40 cm) and forms a clump of thick, fleshy foliage topped with flower buds resembling broccoli. This Sedum is one of the darkest forms and closest to a true red flower. Long lived and drought tolerant, Sedum 'Jose Aubergine' is a lovely sight in the landscape with its masses of deep, dusky pink flowers, densely packed in large umbrella-shaped flowerheads, and showing off atop dark purple stems clad with deep, rich aubergine, fleshy leaves. Submitted by Scott on September 15, 2020 - 11:02am. Submitted by andrea whisenton on September 18, 2018 - 2:08pm. A summer's worth of fluffy double blooms! Spacing 12 Inches. New cultivars of tall sedums have been bred to be shorter which means they are less floppy and in better proportion to today's smaller gardens. Compact and strongly branched, Sedum 'Thunderhead' produces masses of huge, flowerheads packed with star-shaped, deep rose blooms. wide (12 cm), are deep rose pink. Plants may sunburn if not given some shade in the hottest climate zones. Submitted by Mary on July 28, 2019 - 8:32pm. They need a lot of direct sunlight and warmth and thrive outdoors. It has blue-gray leaves and produces pink to rosy-red flowers in late summer or early fall. Submitted by Linda on September 15, 2020 - 2:46pm. There are hundreds of types of sedums offering a wide array of colors and sizes. Easy to grow, this standout perennial features a flat, spreading habit and forms a 6-8 in. Otherwise they are very healthy huge plants. Check these Great Plant Combination Ideas with Sedum - Stonecrops, A Very Attractive Border Idea for Your Garden, A Wonderful Summer Border Idea with Easy-to-Grow Plants, A Charming Border Idea with Alliums, Garden Pinks & Wallflowers, A Cheerful Border Idea with Monarda, Agastache and Echinacea, A Charming Late Summer Garden Idea with Japanese Anemones, Sedum and Grasses, A Strikingly Colorful and Low-Care Mediterranean Border, A Sparkling Mediterranean Garden with Agave, Aloe and Euphorbia, A Charming Late Summer Garden Idea with Japanese Anemone, Sedum and Grass, A Prairie Planting Idea with Easy Care Annuals and Perennials, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil. This upright variety sports flat clusters, 3-4 in. Can I plant in the fall when it isn't so hot? tall (37-45 cm) clump of thick, fleshy foliage topped with flower buds resembling broccoli. Born on rose stems, they start a bicolor pink with lighter pointed petals before maturing to a rich, dark mauve. You break off a leaf, bruise it carefully with your fingers without breaking the top membrane, then you can stick your tongue inside and blow, and you have created a frog tongue. I can find no reference to it anywhere. Hi Lori, I had a similar problem with Autumn Joy Sedum grown where they got afternoon shade. Zones: 3-9. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas. Spread 10-12 Inches. This dusky Sedum spectabile hybrid features denser buds than most, resulting in large flowers, up to 4 in. Ideal to complement colorful perennials in beds or borders, award-winner Pearly Everlasting... One of the top ten border plants! The leaves on my live forever are pale yellow/green instead of a dark green, What should i do? The foliage is smooth, light green, more glaucous underneath, and looks great all season long. And there’s more:Gayle Fisher writes this on this page http://mcminnlife.com/sedum-is-truly-an-autumn-joy/ : “…grandpa showed us how to make a frog tongue from the leaves. A lovely variegated sport of Sedum 'Autumn Joy', 'Autumn Charm' produces gray-green leaves with soft yellow, serrated edges fading to creamy-white. As long as your area gets rain every couple of weeks at the least, sedum shouldn’t need any extra watering. Relax, enjoy, and do nothing! Read above; excess water is fatal to sedum, so make sure that the soil drains and let it dry out. Upright and compact, this Sedum exhibits great vigor. Award-winner Sedum 'Mr Goodbud' has gained a lot of popularity among gardeners. With so many species and varieties available, sedums can be found in bloom three seasons a year. wide (60 cm) clump of thick, fleshy foliage topped with flowerbuds resembling broccoli. I have sedum spirit do I bring that in during the winter time if I have it in a pot or can I leave it outside over the winter? tall and wide (45-60 cm) clump of thick, fleshy dusky purple foliage topped with flower buds resembling broccoli. wide (50 cm) clump of thick, fleshy foliage topped with flowerbuds resembling broccoli. Put gravel or small rocks in the bottom of the sink, taking care not to block drain. Name: Sedum sieboldii Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: to 4 inches tall Zones: 6-9 Native to North America: No Why We Love It: For its evergreen foliage that turns pink in winter. Sedum cauticola, a Japanese native, forms a mound 4 to 6 inches high and up to 1 1/2 feet wide. Submitted by CJ on September 4, 2020 - 9:38am. Pinkish or white star-shaped flowers bloom in summer. Sedum hybrid Creeping, ground cover sedum. tall (15-20 cm) and 12 in. Sedum oreganum (Oregon Stonecrop) is a succulent with brilliant green leaves that turn deep bronze in winter. Several sources suggest that this will grow in Florida but individual situations can vary. SIZE; Sedum sexangulare - 72 per flat: Availability: Height 6-10 Inches. Have it planted on both sides of my front steps the ones on the left always grow better they get the morning sun I guess is the difference. tall (20-30 cm) and 12-24 in. Low–growing sedum spreads along the ground, reaching only a few inches (or less) in height. It is now taking over. Peachy-pink flowers appear in terminal cymes in the spring, just above the foliage where they provide a beautiful contrast. We use cookies on this website, you can read about them here. Accept Sedum requires well-draining soil; it is susceptible to rot due to too much moisture. Gradually, these densely clustered buds will reveal tiny, star-like pink flowers in early fall. tall (45 cm) clump of thick, fleshy gray-green foliage topped with flower buds resembling broccoli. Note this is the default cart. We like to divide sedum into two main categories based on the plants’ growth habits: low-growing sedum and upright sedum. Space plants between 6 inches and 2 feet apart, depending on the variety. Recipient of the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993. An incredibly pretty dark-leaved Sedum variety, Sedum 'Cherry Truffle' forms a dense mound of bicolor purple-black and gray-green leaves in the spring which deepen to purple-black later in the season. Sedum is a large genus of flowering plants in the family Crassulaceae, members of which are commonly known as stonecrops.The genus has been described as containing up to 600 species, subsequently reduced to 400–500. This deciduous perennial forms a 10-14 in. Gradually, these densely clustered buds will reveal tiny, star-like pink flowers in mid to late summer, which will softly change to mauve-pink, then chestnut-bronze in fall as they die. 4 <1 April - May Sun Bred for both a compact habit that doesn't open up, and large flower heads, Sedum 'Birthday Party' is a real beauty. Are you familiar with it? tall (40-45 cm) and 24 in. Sedum 'Desert Red' is a compact stonecrop with small blue-green leaves that darken in intense light and deep rose pink flowers in late summer which mature to incredibly shiny red seed heads. It blooms in August, a bit earlier than Autumn Joy. Gradually, these densely clustered buds will reveal tiny, star-like pink flowers in late summer. The succulent sedum leaves can be a tasty snack for birds; consider placing bird netting around the plants to protect them until they bloom. How can I reduce it without killing it? Gradually, these densely clustered buds will reveal tiny, star-like pink flowers in mid to late summer. tall (40-45 cm) and 24 in. wide (10 cm), are borne on arching, purple-red stems that contrast nicely with the light gray-green foliage of oblong, fleshy leaves. They will thrive in conditions that many other plants thrive in, but will do just as well in less hospitable areas. They add height and structure to mixed plantings of other xeric plants and have been enthusiastically promoted by landscape designers for planting with grasses. Enjoy your creativity! Submitted by The Editors on September 16, 2020 - 1:59pm. These seed heads extend the season of interest of this sedum for months. They are borne on upright, green to rose-colored stems that contrast nicely with the mid-green, slightly glaucous, foliage of oblong, fleshy leaves. It’s not related to sedum, but it does have a holly-like leaf. Compact, upright, with a low habit, Sedum 'Touchdown Teak' is quite unique with its superior vigor and multiple crowns that don't flop. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Proven Winners - Rock 'N Grow® 'Lemonjade' - Autumn Stonecrop - Sedum hybrid yellow citron yellow plant details, information and resources. After flowering, cut back the plants to maintain their shape or contain them in one area.Â. Width: 12-16 in. Vigorous, hardy, carefree, good-looking, with a season of interest lasting more than 6 months from early summer until well into winter, who could resist? Outdoors, you can certainly plant sedum in an old sink since it has drainage. There are many, many different varieties and species of sedum—also called “stonecrop”—which makes them suitable for use in almost any garden design. Both foliage and dead inflorescences remain. Compact, with a low habit, Sedum 'Touchdown Teak' is quite unique with its superior vigor and multiple crowns that don't flop. 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