Is Sedum best in sun or shade?
full to part sun Light: Sedum (or 'stone crop flower') do best in full to part sun. While taller hybrids need full sun to flower their best, creeping types will grow fine in part shade. Soil: Sedums like a very well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
What are the pros and cons of Sedum?
Pros of sedum include low maintenance, and resistance to heat, drought, pests, and diseases. The cons are that the stems are fragile and break easily and the roots are shallow. Although some of the low-growing varieties form dense, thick carpets, they do not withstand even light foot traffic.
What is the lifespan of a Sedum plant?
Sedum: Hardy Sedum species are well-suited for outdoor gardening and can have lifespans ranging from 10 to 20 years or more. Crassula: Crassula species, like the Jade Plant (Crassula ovata), are tender succulents that can live for several years when grown indoors with proper care.
Where should you plant Sedum?
Sedum enjoy full sun, but will tolerate some shade. If growing sedum in an area that gets long, cold winters (Zone 5 and colder), plant in full sun to improve overwintering capability. Sedum grows well in poor or sandy soil, but it's important to have well-drained soil to avoid fungal diseases.
Long-lived and drought tolerant, Sedum ‘Jose Aubergine’ is a lovely sight in the landscape with its masses of deep, dusky pink flowers.
Tough yet delightful, beloved by butterflies and bees, these succulent perennials flourish even in lean and mean soil.
Sedum ‘Jose Aubergine’ is named for the foliage which resembles an aubergine (eggplant). The 20″ tall compact plants are composed of greenish purple foliage.