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Sedum/
Stonecrop
Sedum

Description: Sedum is one of the most popular perennials grown in American gardens because it is very easy to grow and hardy in most areas of the country. This broad group of plants offers much for both perennial and rock gardens. Some varieties grow in a mat-like fashion, while others are best used as an upright ornamental specimen. All have thick, fleshy, succulent-like leaves and divide well. Most Bloom August-September (or later). The seed heads of the taller varieties provide excellent winter interest and food for birds.
Common Name:	Stonecrop, Sedum
Botanical Name:	Sedum
Type:	Perennial
Soil Preference:	Well-drained; can tolerate dry soils. Because of its thick, succulent leaves which can store water, sedum is drought tolerant. It should be sited in average to poor soil that is well-drained. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be lanky and open.
Light Requirements:	Full Sun to light shade
Attributes:	Late flowering; easy to grow, rabbit resistant, salt tolerant, dried flower, border, drought tolerant
Pests:	n/a
Diseases:	n/a
Good Companion Plants:	Aster, Blue Mist Shrub, Butterfly Bush, Daylily, Black-Eyed Susan, Gayfeather, Fountain Grass, Russian Sage, Tickseed
Care:	Cut back dead stalks in spring. Divide sedum every 3-4 years to maintain its compact growth habit. Older plants tend to split in the center if they have not been divided. Pinching the taller varieties back by half in early summer will also help prevent them from splitting. Planting Instructions: Perennials

Varieties: This variety listing is for informational purposes only, it is not a catalog. To view our catalog or availability, click here
Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Abbeydore' Stonecrop zones 4-9
	Description: A pleasant new sedum with a compact, upright habit. Light pink buds open to intense pinkish-red flowers, then turn into bright red seedpods after flowering is complete. They pair well with the blue-green foliage.
	Bloom Color:	Pink-Red
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Green
	Height:	16-18"
	Spread:	18"

Click on image to view larger size Thank you to Walters Gardens, Inc. for image use	Sedum 'Autumn Charm' Stonecrop zones 3-9
	Description: We've been building our stock for years, but this one was well worth the wait! This variegated sport of top-seller 'Autumn Joy', discovered by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens, is very stable and incredibly showy. The grey-green leaves have butter yellow, serrated edges and form an upright clump just like its parent. In August, panicles of cream buds top the entire clump, then open to light pink flowers in September, followed by russet red seed heads in October.
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Variegated green & yellow
	Height:	14-18"
	Spread:	18"

Click on image to view larger size Thank you to Proven Winners for image use	Sedum 'Autumn Delight' Stonecrop zones 3-9
	Description: This showy variety of upright sedum has chartreuse-yellow leaves with a narrow, blue-green, serrated margin. In late summer, cream buds open to large clusters of light pink flowers which almost completely cover the entire clump of foliage.
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	August-September
	Foliage Color:	Variegated
	Height:	18-24"
	Spread:	22-28"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Autumn Fire' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: Looks just like 'Autumn Joy' but was selected because it has a tighter growth habit and thicker, richer colored flowers in late summer and fall. *Thank you to North Creek Nurseries for image.
	Bloom Color:	Red
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Green
	Height:	24-30"
	Spread:	18-24"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: One of the most popular perennials on the market today. This hardy, upright selection sports light green leaves and deep rose flowers which age to a beautiful bronze. Tall, upright sedums form substantial clumps of foliage which can be substituted for shrubs in the landscape. Their stout, sturdy stems support the massive flower heads which develop in summer and burst into bloom in fall. If left standing, they provide winter interest and food for birds. *pictured at bottom of image
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Green
	Height:	18-24"
	Spread:	20-24"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Black Beauty' Stonecrop zones 3-9
	Description: Superb deep purple to black foliage and excellent branching produces full plants and masses of reddish-pink flower heads in late summer. Heat and drought tolerant, and will grow in almost any soil.
	Bloom Color:	Reddish-Pink
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Purple
	Height:	18-20"
	Spread:

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Black Jack' Stonecrop zones 3-9
	Description: This one's destined to become a classic! Setting the standard by which all other dark foliage sedums will be judged, the brand new 'Black Jack' PPAF boasts a superior upright habit and the deepest purple foliage (so dark you'll think it's black). Don't be deceived by the green and light purple foliage that first emerges in spring. It will quickly darken to deep purple. Unlike other purple sedums which have a sprawling habit, this one displays thick, broad leaves on strong, stout, upright stems. It is a sport of 'Matrona' with the same habit and more brilliantly colored pink flowers. The flower heads can measure a massive 8 inches across!
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Purple
	Height:	24"
	Spread:	18-24"

Click on image to view larger size Thank you to Walters Gardens for images	Sedum 'Cherry Tart' Stonecrop zones 4-9
	Description: This groundcover type Sedum offers cherry red foliage and a short, compact mounded habit. It holds its red foliage color from spring through fall. From late August thru September, large clusters of pink flowers top the colorful foliage.
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	August-September
	Foliage Color:	Reddish
	Height:	4-6"
	Spread:	18"

Click on image to view larger size Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries	Sedum 'Cherry Truffle' Stonecrop zones 4-9
	Description: Multiple crowns of bicolor purple black and gray green leaves in the spring change to purple black in the summer on this upright and compact grower. Warm pink flowers mid-summer. Fuller with a different foliage shade then ‘Chocolate Dropâ€™
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	Summer-Fall
	Foliage Color:	Bicolor
	Height:	16"
	Spread:	24"

Click on image to view larger size Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries	Sedum 'Chocolate Drop' Stonecrop zones 4-10
	Description: Upright mounds of lightly scalloped, dark chocolate brown leaves make a great addition to the border or the rock-garden. Soft rose-colored flowers top and accent the foliage. Mix with golds and bronzes for an unforgettable effect. So round and chocolaty, you'll want to "kiss" them!
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	July-August
	Foliage Color:	Brown/Reddish
	Height:	8"
	Spread:	14"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Class Act' Stonecrop zones 3-9
	Description: An upright clumping form with dense rounded heads of flowers in a stunning rose-pink shade. Flower heads are very long lasting. Compact green foliage.
	Bloom Color:	Rose-Pink
	Bloom Time:	August-September
	Foliage Color:	Green
	Height:	14-16"
	Spread:	16-18"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Coral Carpet' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: Small, fleshy leaves are coral when new, maturing to green and becoming reddish-bronze in winter. Clusters of tiny white to pale pink flowers appear above the foliage in early summer. A vigorous groundcover or rock garden subject.
	Bloom Color:	Pink/white
	Bloom Time:	May-June
	Foliage Color:	Coral/Green/Bronze
	Height:	4-6"
	Spread:	6-12"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Dazzleberry' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: Giant 9" flower heads are the size of volleyballs, flower color is brilliant raspberry. Ultra compact 7" tall smokey blue-gray foliage that is disease free. Heat and drought tolerant, and will grow in almost any soil.
	Bloom Color:	Raspberry Pink
	Bloom Time:	Mid-Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Blue-Gray
	Height:	6-8"
	Spread:	--

Click on image to view larger size	*Sedum spurium* 'Dragon's Blood'** Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: Bronze foliage is covered with blood red flowers in summer. A hardy ground cover for sunny sites.
	Bloom Color:	Red
	Bloom Time:	Summer
	Foliage Color:	Bronze
	Height:	6"
	Spread:

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum ewersii Red Mongolian Stonecrop zones 4-9
	Description: An excellent groundcover plant, particularly for hot, dry sites with poor soil. This variety forms a flat, dense mound of gray blue leaves. Clusters of pinkish red flowers appear in late summer into fall. It is well suited for the rock garden or for edging.
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	Summer-Fall
	Foliage Color:	Gray-Blue
	Height:	4-6'"
	Spread:	6-12"

Click on image to view larger size Photo courtesy of Chris Hansen	Sedum Sunsparkler® 'Firecracker' PPAF Stonecrop zones 4-9
	Description: Boasts shiny cherry-red foliage all season until frost. In late summer, the red foliage is topped with 3” flowers of rose-pink which last nearly 4 weeks. Very compact habit. The result of 5+ years of intensive breeding!
	Bloom Color:	Rose
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Red
	Height:	6"
	Spread:	18"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Flaming Carpet' Stonecrop zones 3-9
	Description: A colorful ground cover trio of 'Angelina', 'Blue Spruce' and 'Voodoo' all in one! These succulent type plants are very hardy, heat and drought tolerant and will grow in almost any soil. Use as a ground cover, border plant or even as a living wall!
	Bloom Color:	Mixed
	Bloom Time:	Summer-Fall
	Foliage Color:	Mixed
	Height:	6-8"
	Spread:

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Frosty Morn' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: This upright sedum has a wide white border around each light green leaf and they angle upward, coddling the flower heads. In warmer climates, the blossoms are white as opposed to cooler zones where they are light pink.
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Variegated white & green
	Height:	24-36"
	Spread:	24-36"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum spurium 'Fulda Glow' (Fuldaglut) Two-Row Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: Scarlet red flowers bloom on mixed colored foliage that turns red in fall.
	Bloom Color:	Red
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Variegated; mixed
	Height:	2-6"
	Spread:	16-18"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Garnet Brocade' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: This plant adds an elegant deep spot of color to the landscape or containers with its dark green leaves that transition to burgundy as the season progresses. It forms a nice upright clump topped with clusters of pink buds which open to red-pink flowers on purple-red stems in late summer.
	Bloom Color:	Pinkish-Red
	Bloom Time:	August-October
	Foliage Color:	Green/Burgundy
	Height:	12-16"
	Spread:	14-18"

Click on image to view larger size Thank you to Walters Gardens for images	*Sedum Sunsparkler* 'Lime Zinger'** Stonecrop zones 4-9
	Description: No other Sedum combines the colorful foliage display and groundcover type habit quite like Lime Zinger. Succulent apple green leaves are edged in cherry red and grow into a tight weed suppressing mat. The colorful foliage is topped with large clusters of pink flowers from late August through September.
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	August-September
	Foliage Color:	Variegated
	Height:	4-6"
	Spread:	18"

Click on image to view larger size Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries	Sedum 'Marina' Stonecrop zones 4-10
	Description: 'Marina' is one of the bluest Sedums you've ever seen! You will be very pleased with its lovely oblong blue grey leaves that tint purple in summer, its low mounding habit, and its vigorously forming crowns. Lovely rose pink flowers in late summer.
	Bloom Color:	Red
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Variegated Blue-Green & Pink
	Height:	24"
	Spread:	24"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum x 'Matrona' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: Dark bluish-green leaves with rosy-pink edges and reddish stems. Red flowers bloom in late summer and fall.
	Bloom Color:	Red
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Variegated Blue-Green & Pink
	Height:	24"
	Spread:	24"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Moonlight Serenade' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: This attractive upright sedum really shines in mid to late summer when large clusters of fruity raspberry pink buds open to contrasting peachy gold flowers. The foliage starts off deep blue-green and turns more purple as the season progresses.
	Bloom Color:	Peach
	Bloom Time:	Mid-Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Blue-Green/Purple
	Height:	14-18"
	Spread:	12-14"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum x 'Postman's Pride' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: Discovered by a Belgian Postman in his garden, 'Postman's Pride' is a new selection with very deep purple foliage. It is blue-purple, not red-purple like 'Purple Emperor', with a semi-upright habit. In late summer, deep purple buds open to pinkish-red flowers which turn burgundy in fall. Try pairing it with the gold foliage of Veronica 'Aztec Gold' for a striking combination.
	Bloom Color:	Pink-Red
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Deep Purple
	Height:	18-24"
	Spread:	24"

Click on image to view larger size Thank you to Walters Gardens for image use	Sedum 'Pure Joy' Stonecrop zones 3-9
	Description:Very small, serrated leaves emerge a cool shade of blue-green and form a rounded, low mound that is perfect for edging the front of the border. As it ages, the leaves expand and turn lighter green. Masses of bubblegum pink flowers cover the foliage in August and September.
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	August-September
	Foliage Color:	Blue-Green
	Height:	10-12"
	Spread:	16-20"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Purple Emperor' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: 2002 ISU Perennial Award for Best New Introduction! 'Purple Emperor' sports very dark reddish-purple foliage and a semi-upright habit. It captures your attention from the moment the dusky purple leaves emerge in spring, and forms a solid substantial mass of foliage. In late summer, dusty rose flowers appear in large clusters atop the bright reddish-purple stems. These blossoms age to bronze in the fall.
	Bloom Color:	Red
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Blackish Purple
	Height:	16"
	Spread:	12"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Rainbow Xenox' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: Compactness with good branching produces full plants and an abundance of bloom. Flowers bloom in a rainbow of color from light yellow to orange to pink to bronze. Foliage is greenish-purple.
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	Summer
	Foliage Color:	Variegated; Green, white & pink
	Height:	14-16"
	Spread:

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Red Wiggle' Stonecrop zones 4-9
	Description: Low growing with needle-like leaves showing off a unique bicolor appearance, growing tips are green while the older more mature growth turns red. The whole plant turns brilliant red late fall. A bit shy to bloom, but will occasionally display yellow flowers for added delight. Reliable and fuss-free.
	Bloom Color:	Yellow
	Bloom Time:	Mid to Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Red & Green
	Height:	3-5"
	Spread:	12-14"

Click on image to view larger size Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries	Sedum 'Rosetta' Stonecrop zones 4-10
	Description: A force of nature with blue-green leaves that open like icy-blue roses on the new growth in the spring. These blue-green leaves stay very attractive on their upright arching stems all summer. In late summer, white flowers form in clusters on the ends of each branch.
	Bloom Color:	White
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Blue-Green
	Height:	16"
	Spread:	30:

Click on image to view larger size Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries	Sedum 'Touchdown Flame' Touchdown Series Stonecrop zones 4-10
	Description: First you have flame red spring leaves, then you have the deep red stems, then you have summer leaves that are red-brown and olive-green with green backs, and then in late summer come the creamy yellow flowers. All of this combined with a compact habit!
	Bloom Color:	Yellow
	Bloom Time:	Fall
	Foliage Color:	Red-Brown to Olive-Green
	Height:	7"
	Spread:	16"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum spurium 'Tricolor' Stonecrop zones 5-9
	Description: A low growing ground cover with green and white foliage with overlays of pink. Flowers are pink to rose in color blooming in June and July.
	Bloom Color:	Pink
	Bloom Time:	Summer
	Foliage Color:	Variegated; Green, white & pink
	Height:	3-4"
	Spread:	12-15"

Click on image to view larger size	Sedum 'Xenox' Stonecrop zones 3-9
	Description: A compact new dark foliage sedum that is perfectly suited to growing in containers. Relatively small leaves with scalloped edges are lovely shades of green and mauve in spring, then darken to deep burgundy as the season progresses. In late summer, 2-3 inch wide clusters of red velvet buds open to rose colored flowers.
	Bloom Color:	Rose
	Bloom Time:	Late Summer
	Foliage Color:	Dark green to burgundy
	Height:	10-14"
	Spread:	18"