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Sedum (32)
I think Sedum is the most underrated perennial cut flower! Cut it green, cut it in bud, cut it in flower, cut it as it fades, cut it dry... It just doesn't matter. It bulks up arrangements and adds texture to any arrangement. It's also pretty hard to kill. I have it growing in full shade, full sun, in wet soil, and on top of gravel, and it seems pretty happy everywhere. In general it prefers good drainage and full sun. Clumps get bigger each year.
Autumn Fire is a bit taller and redder than the classic Autumn Joy.
Black Beauty can reach 30" when mature.
Please note that perennial orders must be placed separately from other plug orders. The minimum order is two trays, which may be mixed and matched with all other perennials in this collection. Learn more about our perennial program here.
About Tray Sizes
210 and 125 cell trays are full-sized trays, and three of these will fit in a shipping box.
50 cell trays are half-sized trays (unless otherwise noted) and two of these are the equivelent of one full sized tray. Six of these will fit in a shipping box.
18 and 32 cell trays are full sized trays specifically for our vernalized perennials. These have their own set of shipping rules (find details HERE) and cannot be combined with items grown in 210, 125, or 50 cell trays.
Growing Guides
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| Common Name | Sedum, Stonecrop |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Species | spectabile, telephium, hybrid |
| Family | Crassulaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Format | Perennial Plugs |
| Plug Care | Harden off and plant out or bump up into larger pots soon after receiving plugs. When planting out be sure you do not bury the crowns. Plant the plugs so that the top of the growing medium is level with the soil. |
| Netting / Staking | Not necessary. |
| Temperature Range | Hardiness zones 4-9. Grows best with 60-65F nights and 75-80F days. |
| Spacing | 24" |
| Soil Preference | Well draining soil is essential for most of these cultivars. They are quite forgiving with soil types but perform best in lean, mineral soil. Once established, sedum have low water needs and should be allowed to dry completely between waterings. |
| Day Length | Obligate long-day plants. Plant in full sun. |
| Pinching | Pinch one week after transplant to encourage basal branching. |
| When to Plant | Plant anytime from last frost in the spring through to mid summer to allow the plants to establish before the onset of winter weather. |
| Harvesting | Sedum can be harvested for foliage, in bud, or in flower. It's a very versatile plant. |
| Post Harvest Care | Cut stems last over a week in the vase. Clean water and the use of a floral preservative will help maximize vase life. |
| Diseases / Insects | Sedum are quite resistant to most pests and disease. They can be affected by aphids, and fungal issues or root rot if in an area with poor drainage. |
| Bailey's Notes |
"I think Sedum is the most underrated perennial cut flower! Cut it green, cut it in bud, cut it in flower, cut it as it fades, cut it dry... It just doesn't matter. It bulks up arrangements and adds texture to any arrangement. It's also pretty hard to kill. I have it growing in full shade, full sun, in wet soil, and on top of gravel, and it seems pretty happy everywhere. In general it prefers good drainage and full sun. Clumps get bigger each year." Terra Nova cultivars are patented plants and can not be propagated. They are propagated via tissue culture so the plants you receive are exact clones of the stock plants. |
| Resources | NA |