'Postman's Pride' Sedum (Sedum 'Postman's Pride'): Dark Foliage & Red-Purple Flowers

'Postman's Pride' Sedum: Dark-Foliaged Beauty with Bee-Magnet Blooms

Sedum 'Postman's Pride' is a wonderful dark-foliaged plant for sunny, dry locations. Its semi-upright habit produces masses of red to purple flowers from late summer through fall, attracting honeybees and butterflies. Discovered by a Belgian postal carrier in his garden. Drought tolerant and low maintenance once established—thrives without irrigation except in severe drought.

Dark Foliage & Pollinator Blooms

• Dark burgundy foliage
• Red-purple flowers late summer to fall
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Drought tolerant, low maintenance
• Semi-upright habit
• Easy to propagate

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Average, well-drained
• Water: Dry to medium
• Maintenance: Low

Propagation

Divide in spring; take cuttings in early summer; root individual leaves in summer.

Potential Issues

Nothing serious; deer/rabbits may damage foliage.

Quick Reference

Height/Spread:	1–3 ft.
Bloom Time:	Late summer, fall
Flower Colors:	Purple, red
Foliage:	Burgundy/dark
Tolerance:	Drought tolerant
Uses:	Rock gardens, borders, cut flowers