Sedum (Stonecrop): The Ultimate Low-Maintenance Perennial

Sedums thrive on neglect. Drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, hardy to Zone 4, unfussy about soil—they're the plant-you-can't-kill that still looks spectacular.

Forms for Every Niche

Groundcovers: 'Angelina' (golden), 'White Stonecrop'—mossy mats for hot, dry slopes. Rock garden: Tuck into crevices, cascade over stones. Border accents: S. maximum (green flowers), S. telephium (red-purple), S. sieboldii (pink flowers, blue-green leaves)—upright, structural.

Easy Propagation

Tip cuttings: 3–4" stems, 3+ leaves. Strip bottom 2 leaves. Stick in 50/50 potting soil/sand. No hormone, no humidity dome. Shade. Water to maintain moisture. Roots in 3 weeks. Transplant in 6–8 weeks.

Start with 'Ruby Glow'

Silvery-blue foliage, reddish edges, intense pink-red late summer flowers. 8" tall. Perfect edging. Widely available. Forgiving. The gateway sedum.

Plant once. Enjoy forever. That's the sedum promise.