Succulents – Stonecrop Sedum

Botanical name: genus sedum

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 4 – 6 inches in height with a 18 inch spread

Bloom time: fall. Starts blooming during the second growing season and then blooms every season after.

Hardy zone: zones 4 – 9

Flower color: pink, white, purple

Foliage color: green, blue, coral

Growth rate: slow growing, can reach mature height in one growing season but will spread a few inches a year

Pruning instructions: cut down half of the plant in may or june

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: groundcover, container succulent

Light needs: 4 hours of sun a day

Special features: extremely drought tolerant

Watering instructions: weekly watering is recommended

Fertilizing instructions : use a diluted cacti fertilizer after planting and repeat once a year in the spring

Best time to plant: spring or summer

Best type of soil: loam, sand

Companion plants: snake plant

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: no