🌸 Sedum (Stonecrop)
Sedum spectabile
ornamentals
herbaceous perennial
Crassulaceae
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
very low
🗺️ Zones
3-9
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-8.0
🪴 Soil Type
sandy/gritty
🚿 Drainage
excellent drainage
📏 Spacing
12-18 in
📐 Height
1-2ft
⏱️ Maturity
2 years
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (9)
Good companion.
🤝 Both
Both drought-proof Mediterranean plants.
Good companion.
🤝 Hot
Hot dry bank planting. Same minimal care.
🤝 Late-season
Late-season pollinator feast , sedum's pink with coneflower's purple.
Good companion.
🤝 Ornamental Grass
Good companion.
🤝 Spring
Spring bulbs through emerging sedum. Sequential interest.
Good companion.
⚠️ Keep Apart (1)
⚠️ Rot in moist soil. Needs sharp drainage.
Incompatible.
📝 Growing Notes
Ultimate drought plant. Leave flowerheads for winter interest and birds. Divide when center dies out.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
Plot Buddies is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. This does not affect our plant recommendations. We only link to retailers we trust.