Sedum Seeds – Showy Stonecrop

Showy Stonecrop Sedum is a hardy and versatile perennial that produces clusters of star-shaped flowers, perfect for adding color to borders, rock gardens, and containers. Known for its drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators, this sedum is easy to maintain and ideal for low-water landscapes. Its compact growth and long bloom season make it a popular choice for patios and decorative garden areas.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Variety Name: Showy Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile)

• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping form with succulent leaves

• Flower Color: Pink to rosy-red clusters

• Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall

• Maturity: 60–90 days from sowing to established growth

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 7–9: February–April or September–October

  • Zones 5–6: March–May

  • Zones 3–4: April–June

• Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, sandy, or gravelly soil

• Watering: Low water needs once established; drought tolerant

• Maintenance: Minimal; prune spent flower heads to encourage new growth

• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

• Garden Uses: Beds, borders, rock gardens, patios, and containers