The 2nd one looks like a hardy Geranium - wait for flowers to see if you want to keep it. On a sedum roof, the majority of the plants are low growing succulents from the sedum, or stonecrop, family. Look for the brown fruit and put them on a white piece of paper, and shake the seed out of the fruit. Not only do the iris hold up the sedum, but I get beautiful June blooms to enjoy as well! Sedums will grow best in full sun. You break off a leaf, bruise it carefully with your fingers without breaking the top membrane, then you can stick your tongue inside and blow, and you have created a frog tongue. Submitted by The Editors on July 18, 2018 - 4:31pm. If you do not find the cactus mix, another option is to use potting mix in a low quantity. Border Stonecrops are a small section of the hundreds of species of Sedum. Remember to divide your plants in the spring or fall to control their spread. Here’s how to grow sedum in your garden! The leaves on my live forever are pale yellow/green instead of a dark green, What should i do? We rigged a chicken wire overhang to keep the elk from dining on the plants, and no problem with birds either as a result. It has a slow to medium growth rate. Right now I have it in a pot, we have alot of rain now and it's starting to turn slightly yellow and I brought it under cover, but outside. These taller sedum varieties generally behave like perennials and do well in zones 4 or 5 to 9, with a layer of winter mulch recommended in zones 4 and 5. It is now taking over. I just received a pretty little sedum called Holly Sedum. Submitted by CJ on September 4, 2020 - 9:38am. Sedum seeds must be handled with care. Submitted by Linda on September 15, 2020 - 2:46pm. As far as multicolor sedum groundcovers go, 'Tricolor' is a favorite variety of many. Smaller varieties are good choices for rock gardens and walls. Read above; excess water is fatal to sedum, so make sure that the soil drains and let it dry out. Humidity is also tolerated well, just reduce your watering schedule if you live in an area with high humidity. One of the best gold sedum groundcover varieties is 'Angelina'—the needle-like foliage looks like spruce branches but boasts hues of gold, chartreuse, and even copper. They get mostly afternoon sun, zone 7, but never bloomed. Growing stonecrops is one of the easier plant projects because of their easy maintenance and low culture requirements. Thanks for the insight, too! Overly-rich soil can encourage leggy growth, which can result in upright sedum varieties becoming top heavy when they bloom. Sedum can be grown from seeds as well as in a flat, or a pot. I also tried to plant a clipping in the summer and it didn't make it. Submitted by Scott on September 15, 2020 - 11:02am. What kind of protection do I need for deer and rabbits? Will these grow well if planted around the bottom of a potted hibiscus tree? Can you see them? I think I will trim it next June to keep it from flopping, but they look beautiful from the street. I remember reading on another forum that someone received sedum seeds but they look like fluff abut still plant everything anyways and they did sprout. You can also plant divisions or cuttings: For divisions: Dig a hole so that the top of the root ball is level with the surface, then place the plant in the hole and fill it in. Submitted by The Editors on September 16, 2020 - 2:07pm. Well, we never heard Autumn Joy called Frog’s Tongue! These taller growing Sedums have thick stems, fleshy leaves and tight flower heads that start out looking similar to heads of broccoli. Thanks for that bit of folklore. Although not specifically grown for flowers, creeping sedums do produce attractive b… Like the upright variety of sedum, this plant is evergreen throughout the winter in warmer climates. Although lovely, sedums are often taken for granted in the garden, partly because they don’t bloom until the fall, but also because they require so little care from the gardener. Early spring is the optimal time to plant sedum seeds. When growing sedum, keep in mind that sedum plants need very little attention or care. There are many, many different varieties and species of sedum—also called “stonecrop”—which makes them suitable for use in almost any garden design. Because they were not in full sun, they tended to get leggy and flop over with heavy rain. Can I plant sedums in an old sink indoors please? Will it survive the summer if it established in our cooler Florida winter? Try cutting the top 4 - 5 inches between June 15 and July 4. Submitted by FlowerChild on August 29, 2019 - 5:34pm. Very stout, upright stems are a mid-border marvel. Sedum is the large stonecrop genus of the Crassulaceae, representing about 400 species of leaf succulents, found throughout the northern hemisphere, varying from annual and creeping herbs to shrubs. It is a succulent with needle-like leaves that turn an orange-red color in fall. But I W/S it anyway and I got 4 nice sedum plants. Enjoy your creativity! Red stonecrop Sedum is a fast growing ground cover with brilliant red flowers in late summer. Introducing "One Thing": A New Video Series, The Spruce Gardening & Plant Care Review Board, The Spruce Renovations and Repair Review Board. The creeping sedums (like Sedum ternatum, Sedum tetractinum and many others) are a wildly variable group with long narrow stems that grow along the ground and form mats of colorful fleshy foliage. Submitted by The Editors on September 16, 2020 - 2:16pm. It leaves are holly-like in appearance. Thank you. And then just fill it with compost and dig in your plants. Sounds wonderful … only sorry pics can not be shared here. Sedum 'Thunderhead' - Huge, deep rose flower heads that look like Oregon's summer thunderhead clouds. Great carefree plants..never suffered from lack of water even in Arizona mountains here. A green roof is a layer of vegetation (living plants) deliberately put on top of a conventional roof surface and bringing a whole host of benefits to the building and the environment. They are happy. Seeds. Submitted by The Editors on September 16, 2020 - 2:01pm. Submitted by The Editors on September 16, 2020 - 1:59pm. Alternatively, could the plant be sea holly (Eryngium)? There are typically twice as many stamens as petals. Don’t water or fertilize and see what happens next summer. Several sources suggest that this will grow in Florida but individual situations can vary. Water thoroughly when planting, but once established, sedum plants don't require a lot of water and are drought resistant, much like other succulents like Agave, Euphorbia, and Ice Plants (Lampranthus). When Token sent me Sedum seed back in the winter I thought he forgot the seed. Thanks, Submitted by The Editors on September 16, 2020 - 2:15pm. We like to divide sedum into two main categories based on the plants’ growth habits: low-growing sedum and upright sedum. Submitted by Sue on July 7, 2020 - 11:41am. ‘Autumn Charm’ sedum (Sedum telephium ‘Autumn Charm’) has similar blooms on stems with variegated, white-edged green leaves. My favorite source for succulent seeds is a shop on Etsy called All About Seeds . Relax, enjoy, and do nothing! A common name for sedum is stonecrop, due to the fact that many gardeners joke that only stones need less care and live longer. High-nitrogen soil can cause sedum to flop and delay blooming, so adding an inch of compost annually in the spring and when planted can help achieve optimal soil levels. Submitted by Sandie on July 18, 2020 - 1:56pm. Types of Sedums. The succulent sedum leaves can be a tasty snack for birds; consider placing bird netting around the plants to protect them until they bloom. Before filling the pot with the substrate, you must sterilize it. Stonecrop flowers bloom only once, late in the season. I live in warsaw mo. or for their draping form which softens the edge of containers and the rock walls that they have been tucked into. They look horrible at that point but I'm not sure what to do or what is best. To collect seeds from your existing sedum plants, take browned fruit from a drying flower, and allow it to dry out indoors. What do female weed seeds look like? Post #10365285 The extent of morphological diversity and homoplasy make it impossible to characterise Sedum phenotypicaly. They need a lot of direct sunlight and warmth and thrive outdoors. Sedums can be grown successfully in partial shade, but the plants might not be as sturdy and upright as they would be in full sun. We have sedum in front of our house like a hedge. The flowers usually have five petals, seldom four or six. BONUS: You’ll also receive our Almanac Companion newsletter! Space plants between 6 inches and 2 feet apart, depending on the variety. Thank you! Can I plant in the fall when it isn't so hot? Tall sedum flowers tend to come in shades of pink and mauve, that start out pale and deepen as they mature. Sedum plants come in a wide variety of heights, colors, and forms. They look tough for awhile but this prevents over growth, drooping, and maintains and controls the beautiful plant. I leave the seed heads on over winter, they look great in the Autumn and also when dusted with frost. Sedum look great when they are emerging with fresh strong green waxy foliage, beautiful just as the buds are emerging, and when fully in flower. Both female and male seeds look exactly the same. Check your plants regularly to make sure they are not too dry and water (sparingly) if needed. Curious how healthy cannabis seeds look? Hi Lori, I had a similar problem with Autumn Joy Sedum grown where they got afternoon shade. Put gravel or small rocks in the bottom of the sink, taking care not to block drain. Sedum has a steady growth of about an inch a month. water more, feed? Submitted by The Editors on September 16, 2020 - 2:25pm. They do look very precious though when they are on the smaller side so do not worry, as early as 8 weeks after you sow the seeds you will have gorgeous, tiny plants. You will not have the big, beautiful flowering heads, but they will not be falling over either. The flower heads are attractive from bud through to their dried stage and are usually left standing tall throughout winter. My autumn joy has gotten so tall and when it blooms it's so top heavy it just falls over to the ground. The pulled-up sedum will easily reroot, so share it with a neighbor or use it elsewhere on your property if you like. Succulent groundcover sedum is a great option for drought tolerance. Submitted by andrea whisenton on September 18, 2018 - 2:08pm. Many gardeners keep sedum plants standing for winter interest. They are characterised by succulent leaves and stems. The little bag had some little specks of crum looking things in it. How do you know when the Sedum has set Seed. Here’s how to grow sedum in your garden! Submitted by Mary on July 28, 2019 - 8:32pm. The best time to plant sedum is in the spring—after the threat of frost but before the heat of summer kicks in. The U of Florida coop extension has a page dedicated to the plant; note that the southernmost part of Florida is not a suitable zone for it http://hort.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/shrub_fact_sheets/sedxa.pdf See other info there, too. The origin of the original sharing was a 96 year old native Nebraskan who claimed it to be a rare plant. Sedums come in 3 varieties: Upright Sedums. This Sedum variety has lustrous green (with a flush of pink), spoon-shaped leaves frosted with white along the edge. I have planted the ‘blue spruce’ variety in a big container with portulaca and snappers. Low-growing and vigorous species will tolerate partial shade, but most sedum do best in full sun. They have large variety of seeds, including some more rare species, and the quality of seeds is top notch. So expensive! I was always told it was frogs tongue. The leaves of Sedum are colorful and vary between different cultivars and the season. If growing sedum in an area that gets long, cold winters (Zone 5 and colder), plant in full sun to improve overwintering capability. Otherwise they are very healthy huge plants. Red stonecrop ground cover creates a dense mat 3 - 5 inches tall that spreads quickly within contained regions. Most of the sedum seed offered is for the low growing, ground cover varieties, not tall sedum. It’s not related to sedum, but it does have a holly-like leaf. We like "Dragons Blood" sedum for its color and structure. How can I reduce it without killing it? ), Submitted by ida on June 18, 2018 - 6:50pm, I purchased a couple of sedum tiles two years ago to use as ground cover. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Fill the pot with the substrate and moist the soil. Most are sturdy enough to stand upright on their own, with a few varieties that have a nice trailing quality, suitable for containers. Submitted by Jeannie Green on September 15, 2020 - 10:32am, I have a clipping from my mom's plant in Philadelphia. Sedum plants are used for mass plantings and as individual ornamental plants. They are very drought tolerant, but stonecrops can get sunscald in extremely hot, dry conditions. If the deer didn’t like to eat them, Sedum would be a perfect plant. Add moistened seed-starting mix to a pot with drainage holes. After flowering, cut back the plants to maintain their shape or contain them in one area. Sedums, as succulents, can tolerate a wide range of temperatures although very high temperatures (higher than 90 degrees Fahrenheit) might lead to scorched leaves. Water from below or with a fine mist at first to prevent them from getting washed out. Family: Crassulaceae Origin: General Information: Edit Family: Crassulaceae Origin: Uses: Hardiness: Cultivated Varieties: Edit Tip: Use you website browser's search function (usually CTRL+F) to … Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. After several years, the center of Sedum plants will show signs of dying out, a sure sign they need dividing. Submitted by The Editors on May 20, 2019 - 11:02am. There are quite a few cultivars that have a vaguely holly-shaped leaf, though they are not spiky like a holly leaf. It must be. Some cultivars like “Dragon’s Blood” creep along the ground and are happy scrambling over walls or weaving through a rock garden. The sedum family is widely varied in size and habit. Didn't ever know what the proper name was. Submitted by HCole on March 28, 2018 - 12:19am. Last year they decimated the plants. There are many, many different varieties and species of sedum—also called “stonecrop”—which makes them suitable for use in almost any garden design. How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Sedum Flowers. Leave the flower heads on and you will attract many types of local birds. Your close-up pics of the 1st one look like Coreopsis verticillata so it's probably a keeper. Once it is dry you should be able to shake it on top of a piece of paper to collect the tiny, dust-like seeds. Not sure how it works but it’s a curious item. Stonecrops do not need deadheading and often look good right through the winter. Perfect for sunny, dry locations, strong, medium length upright stems produce impressive masses of flowers, varying from crimson red to chocolate brown, from late summer through to late autumn. We are not familiar with any sedum cultivars called ‘Holly’, but there are so many sedum varieties out there! Extreme heat and lack of sun both cause Sedum to get a bit leggy. Sedums are extremely easy to grow. To remedy the problem, I planted a ring of bearded iris around the plants. You would have to start them end of this month the latest to have small plants that look presentable. Live in zone 3/4 (South Dakota). Dividing them is a good idea at that point, to keep the plant vigorous. They are ideal for that part of your yard that gets too much sun or too little water to grow anything else. These can be planted in a moist, sandy planting medium, and misted until plants begin growing. Avoid planting sedum next … It is a good idea to clearly label both spices to avoid confusion, since anise is more pungent. Water whenever the top two inches of soil is dry. I love them this time of year the pinkish \ purpleish color flowers. Sedums make long-lasting cut flowers and are great for attracting butterflies and other pollinators. The sedum will grow over the rocks, but the rock border will let you easily see where the sedum needs to be pruned next. It grows well but alas, we also removed the overgrown plants that provided it with afternoon shade and sedum does not like 100+ deg days/sun. The problem with overwintering in pots is that roots freeze; if your plant would be at risk, bring it in. A lot of succulent seeds look like dust or dirt so they can easily be mistaken for something else. It sounds like Mother Nature’s finest make a bee-line for your house! Even the ground-hugging sedum varieties are popular with pretty much all types of seed eaters. It’s slowly phasing ‘Autumn Joy’ out of the marketplace. Is there something I can do to make it bloom pink? They are in the genus Crassula, which embraces many of our favorite houseplant succulents, like Jade plants, as well as old garden favorites such as Echeveria. Submitted by Bill on July 15, 2018 - 4:38am. I remember seeing some sedum seeds somewhere on the internet for sale, 1/32 onze for $50! As an adaptive plant, it also easily takes root from cuttings. 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