Stringy Sedum Groundcover Learn About Stringy Stonecrop In Gardens

Is stonecrop the same as sedum?

Sedum is a genus of flowering plants that also have the succulent characteristics of water storing leaves and stems. Sedums are part of the Crassulaceae family. Sedum is also commonly called stonecrop because of its stone like appearance. Appalachian stonecrop has a white flower.

Why is my sedum leggy?

They require more sunlight than their ground cover cousins. If they have to reach for the light, they grow leggy, with weak stems and soft foliage. When they begin to flower profusely in late summer, the weight of the flower heads pulls the stems down.

Is stringy stonecrop edible?

Edible Uses: Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked[105, 177]. Used as a vegetable[266].

Is creeping sedum invasive?

With upright varieties, a single branch or even a leaf stuck into the ground will quickly root and become a new plant. Low-growing sedums spread themselves over the ground readily, but they're not invasive, and their shallow root systems make them easy to remove—making them ideal ground cover plants.

Do sedums like sun or shade?

Where to Plant Sedum. Sedum don't require a lot of water and will develop their best colors if they get at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. They won't grow well in heavy, mucky, or high clay soils.

What can I plant next to sedum?

Companion Plants for Sedum

Asters and Chrysanthemums. Asters and chrysanthemums are hardy perennials that bloom in the fall. ...
Blue Fescue. The spiky, blue-gray foliage of blue fescue contrasts nicely with Autumn Joy's soft green stems and leaves. ...
Dianthus. ...
Hostas. ...
Purple Coneflower.

How do you keep sedum from getting leggy?

Pruning Sedum

Use sharp pruners or garden shears to take the stems back to within an inch (2.5 cm) of the soil in early spring. Take care to avoid the new growth that is coming up. Pinching will enforce bushier plants. Pinch off the new growth near the soil and it will form a more compact stem and thicker growth.

How do I fix my leggy succulents?

The simple solution is to move the plant to a southern exposure. But this still leaves that leggy party. Fortunately, leggy succulent plants can be topped, removing the part that is too tall and allowing new shoots to form and develop into a more compact plant.

When should I pinch back sedum?

To prune sedum, cut plants back by half in late spring or early summer (June in most places). Pruning causes 'Autumn Joy' sedum to flower later, which creates a lingering flower show in fall.

Are sedums invasive?

Although sedums are rapid spreaders, they are not invasive. Because they are shallow rooted, they can be easily lifted and moved. And they will overwinter in most planters—provided there is ample drainage—and emerge from dormancy in early to midspring.

How do you eat sedum?

All varieties of Sedum are edible, but the ones with yellow flowers can have a mild toxicity that is taken away with cooking. The young leaves and stems are edible cooked or raw, and you can cook the older ones for a short time to make them tender. Sedum is good added to salads, stir-fry, soups, etc.

How do you propagate creeping sedum?

Creeping sedums are ridiculously easy to propagate. Pull up or cut some of the stems and lay them on top of some potting soil or stick them shallowly into the potting soil. Large clumps of tall sedums can be propagated via division or via stem cuttings too.

Will sedum choke out other plants?

Most sedums like to be planted in full sun, but some low-growing sedum groundcover varieties can tolerate part shade. ... Because the leaves retain moisture, be careful not to overwater sedum—too much water can choke the roots and lead to rot.

Does dragon's blood sedum spread?

Dragon's Blood stonecrop forms a mat as it spreads, keeping weeds shaded and choked out. If you want to grow taller specimens within the mat, keep the sedum detained with pruning and even pulling.

What is the fastest growing ground cover?

16 Options for Fast Growing Ground Cover Plants

Wild Thyme(Thymus serpyllum) ...
Moss Phlox (Phlox subulata) ...
Trailing Periwinkle(Vinca minor) ...
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum) ...
Variegated Snow on the Mountain(Aegopodium podagraria) ...
Aubrieta (Aubrieta deltoidea) ...
Firecracker Sedum (Sedum) ...
Dragon's Blood Sedum (Sedum)

Where is the best place to plant sedum?

When & Where to Plant Sedum

Light: Sedum (or 'stone crop flower') do best in full to part sun. ...
Soil: Sedums like a very well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. ...
Spacing: Space tall growing sedums 1 to 2 feet apart. ...
Planting: Plant sedums in spring after danger of frost has passed.

Should you deadhead sedum?

Phlox Intensia^® - self-cleaning, no deadheading needed, this may not be true of all phlox. Perennial Sedum – the seed heads will remain on this summer to fall blooming plant. Removing them will not keep the plant blooming longer. ... Removal of flower spikes, if they occur, will help keep the foliage looking good.

Does sedum bloom all summer?

Depending on the variety, sedums flower any time from early summer through late fall. All sedums are dependable bloomers when they are provided with the right conditions. Sedums thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture horticultural zones 4 through 9.

How quickly does sedum spread?

Slow varieties will stay nice and small in a pot, whereas fast, ground cover varieties like Sedum can spread up to 1" a month in the growing season.

How do you winterize sedum plants?

Sedum (Sedum) – Cut to ground when foliage dies back or leave for winter interest and cut back mid-winter or early spring before new growth appears. Tall Phlox (Phlox paniculata) – Cut back to ground when foliage dies back. Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) – Cut back to ground when foliage dies back.

Will Autumn Joy sedum grow in shade?

Best Conditions for Sedum

Like most stonecrops, "Autumn Joy" prefers full sun. ... "Autumn Joy" can flourish in any U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zone from 3 to 11.