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Sedum
Sedum spectabile
Also known as: autumn joy, stonecrop
Succulent perennial with fleshy blue-green foliage and flat-topped flower clusters. Extremely drought tolerant. Late-season butterfly magnet.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterLow
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing18–24″
Planting Depth—
Height12–24″
Spread18–24″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
90–365 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 3–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 3–9
Plant divisions or stem cuttings — nearly foolproof. Thrives in poor dry soil. Leave dried seed heads for winter interest. Divide every 3–4 years.
Companion Plants
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