Sedum Autumn Joy Bare Root Plant - Attracts Bees

Description: Sedum CareBecause they look good all throughout the growing season, thanks to their interesting foliage followed by flowers, sedums also make long-lasting cut flowers and are great for attracting butterflies and other pollinators to your garden.These plants are extremely low-maintenance. They don't need deadheading (removing spent blooms), and they often look good even into winter. However, extreme heat and a lack of sunlight can cause sedum plants to get a bit leggy. Cutting back the plants after they are done flowering helps to maintain their shape and encourage bushier, sturdier growth.PlantingThe best time to plant sedum is in the spring after the danger of frost has passed but before the summer heat arrives. Simply situate them in a spot that has good soil drainage and adequate sunlight, and they'll practically take care of themselves. Sedums are suitable for mass plantings, as edging and groundcover, and for growing in containers. Water newly planted sedums regularly until they are established.LightMost sedum plants grow best in full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight on most days. Some varieties tolerate partial shade, though they often won’t be as sturdy or bloom as profusely as they would in full sun. However, in very hot, dry conditions, many sedum varieties do appreciate a bit of afternoon shade.SoilIn general, sedum prefers a loose loamy, sandy, or gravelly soil with sharp drainage. When the soil retains too much water, as is often the case with a heavy wet clay soil, this easily leads to root rot and fungal diseases for sedum.WaterWater new sedum plants roughly once a week during the first year to prevent the soil from drying out and give young plants a good start. Once established, sedum plants typically won’t need any supplemental watering unless you have a long stretch without rainfall and/or very hot temperatures. Thanks to their thick succulent leaves, established sedum plants have good drought tolerance.Temperature and HumidityGrowing zones vary by sedum species. But in general, these plants tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though very high temperatures (above 90°F) may lead to scorched leaves. Sedum plants also usually tolerate humidity well, but space plants well for good airflow to avoid powdery mildew. However, excellent soil drainage is especially important in areas with high humidity to prevent the plants from sitting in too much moisture. FertilizerSedum typically needs no supplemental fertilization and tolerates nutrient-poor soil. In fact, soil that is too rich causes weak, leggy growth.

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Location: Detroit, Michigan

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