![]() Start the growing season off right by cutting back the dead tall sedum stems in early spring, as in the photo above. Pea gravel and stone mulch are good alternatives. If you use organic mulch in your beds, keep it pulled away from the crown 3 to 4 inches to avoid moisture buildup that causes rot. They’re a great choice for those places far from the spigot. In fact, too much water causes them to rot. Tall sedum is so drought tolerant you don’t have to worry about watering. An annual side-dressing of compost is usually plenty. They’re flexible about soil pH, but if it’s on the alkaline side, even better. Well-drained soil works best for tall sedum. There are a few cultivars like 'Autumn Charm' that can tolerate light shade. The more sun these types have, the darker their leaf color. Let’s start with some basics.Ĭold hardy in USDA zones 3 to 10, tall sedum grows best in full sun - six hours or more - especially the dark-foliaged cultivars. But with a little care tall sedum can go from surviving to thriving. In fact, sometimes you’ll see one growing happily in a neglected garden without any help. ![]() Its creamy-edged foliage echoes the pale yellow of this petite columbine ( Aquilegia hybrid).Ħ Ways to Create a Beautiful Spring GardenĪ Simple Solution for Hiding Bulb Foliage ![]() Variegated Autumn Charm™ (‘Lajos’) in the photo above is a little further along. Spring seems like an unusual time for tall sedum, but new stems have a charming rosettelike form that’s a nice companion for early spring bloomers. Green flower buds may not sound exciting, but that quiet color allows the yellow black-eyed Susan ( Rudbeckia fulgida) nearby to take center stage. The ‘Autumn Joy’ (‘Herbstfreude’) in the photo above has green buds just starting to flush rosy pink and will later age to coppery red. Summer is when tall sedum flowers get started. As fall turns to winter the foliage drops, but the stems stay standing until the following spring even with a layer of snow. Dark russet-red flowers stand out better with the lighter green foliage supporting them. Its late-season foliage looks almost luminescent in the fall light. The specimen in the photo above gets top billing in this unforgettable autumn vignette along with smokebush ( Cotinus hybrid) and shrub rose ( Rosa hybrid). Late summer to fall brings out tall sedum’s flat-topped flowers that are the perfect landing pad for hungry bees and butterflies. Let’s take a look at the seasonal interest tall sedum can provide, then scroll down to the gallery to learn about some additional tall sedum cultivars you may want to audition in your own garden. The succulent-like foliage of tall sedum ( Hylotylephium spp and hybrids) can be green, chartreuse, variegated, or shades of burgundy, topped with pink, burgundy, white or chartreuse-yellow blooms that often age to shades of russet reds and browns - pretty in all seasons! Plant a few and you’ll discover what great performers they are in spring, summer, fall and even winter without much maintenance. There aren’t many perennials as hard-working as tall sedum. Tall sedum is a low-maintenance garden staple
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