Sedum (Spurium Coccineum) - Grow Sedum Dragon's Blood seeds for an easy-to-grow herbaceous perennial ground cover which can be grown in a container or used in mass plantings. Sedum ground cover plants are exceptionally tolerant of heat and drought and also tolerate to cold and humidity.

Sedum seed | dragon's blood

How to grow

How To Grow Sedum From Seed: Sedum Dragon's Blood seeds can be sown indoors or directly outdoors. Indoor sowing can be done 6 - 8 weeks before last frost date. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix. Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow 5 - 7 Sedum ground cover seeds per container. The Sedum seeds are exceptionally small, so only press the seed into the moistened soil, and do not cover the seed. Keep the seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate.

For outdoor sowing, wait until garden soil temperatures are 70F. Select a site with well-draining soil. If necessary amend soil organic matter. Loosen the top 1 - 2 inches of soil, remove any weeds, and gently broadcast the Sedum Dragon's Blood seeds over the soil. Lightly press the seeds into the soil, and keep the seed continuously moist until germination.

• Sowing Rate: Approximately 5000 seeds covers 100 square feet
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days
• Keep moist until germination
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Depth: Do not cover, lightly press into soil

Plant Specifications

Red stonecrop Sedum is a fast growing ground cover with brilliant red flowers in late summer. It is a succulent with needle-like leaves that turn an orange-red color in fall. This ground cover creates a dense mat 3 - 5 inches tall that spreads quickly within contained regions. You don't have to worry about it spreading to unwanted areas and Sedum is easy to remove by simply pulling it out as it is shallow rooted.

• Height: 3 - 5 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 10
• Season: Perennial
• Tolerates poor, dry soil.  
• Perfect for xeriscaping

Sedum (Spurium Coccineum Purple Carpet) - Edge your walkways with these wonderful ground cover plants. Easy-to-grow from Sedum seeds, this perennial is a versatile ground cover for xeriscape rock gardens, planting in rock walls, around stones, green roofs, flower beds, or containers. This Sedum Purple Carpet has deep rose pink flowering clusters that will bloom from mid-summer until fall. Sedum Spurium Coccineum has very narrow paddle-shaped leaves that spiral around and form dense mats. The foliage may turn a brownish-red color in the autumn in full sun. Drought tolerant Sedum Stonecrop plants forms a thick ground cover even the first year that is is grown from ground cover seeds.

Sedum ground cover plants prefers well-drained, gritty soils. It will flower best if placed in full sun locations although it will grow in partial shade. These are very tiny seeds which should be mixed with fine sand for an even sowing. Sow Sedum ground cover seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost is expected. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix. Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow Sedum seeds, only press the seed into the moistened soil, and do not cover the Sedum seed. Keep the Stonecrop seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate. If seeds do not germinate, a cold period is recommended. Place tray or pots into the refrigerator for 1 - 2 weeds, and then repeat the warm temperature again. Germination can be erratic.

 

Sedum (Roof Garden Mix) - Create a green roof with Sedum seeds. Green roofs are becoming more and more popular in both rural and urban locations. They can be installed on flat roofs to roofs with a slope of up to 45 degrees. There are different ways of achieving a living roof. An extensive green roof is particularly low maintenance, generally planted with Sedum drought tolerant  succulent plants and is designed to look after itself for most of the year. One of the reasons green roofs are becoming so popular is that they offer environmental benefits. Green roof seeds are easy to establish and with the increasing concern about the impact our development of the planet is having on the worldwide environment and the calling for sustainable development, green roofs offer a number of benefits over more traditional forms of roofing, helping to meet sustainable development objectives. Green roofs with sedum can:

Alleviate Flooding
Following a heavy rainfall a green roof will initially retain more rain than a conventional roof. This minimizes the initial heavy runoff, which can cause localized flooding and put pressure on the sewage system. The remaining water then drains off more slowly, allowing more rain to remain in the natural water cycle and less in the sewage system.

Noise Reduction
The soft layer of sedum blanket growing on a green roof has the affect of absorbing sound, as opposed to hard conventional roofs which can reflect it. In an already noisy urban environment this is certainly beneficial. The same layer improves the buildings sound insulation properties, reducing sound pollution within the building.

Thermal Insulation
The addition of a green roof layer to a property increases its thermal insulation properties, making it warmer in winter, cooler in summer and reducing energy costs.

Natural Habitat for Animals and Plants
Green roofs can help compensate for the loss of green surfaces, sacrificed to building developments. This helps to provide an environment for the development of wildlife, especially bird, plant and insect life, increasing the biodiversity in our towns and cities.

Improving Building Aesthetics
The clever use of a green roof can help a large and small buildings blend into a surrounding green landscape, minimizing the impact it has on the immediate environment. Green roofs can be used to soften ugly flat roofs on extensions, garages, sheds etc. helping them blend more easily into their surrounding environment. Where a building is located in a more urban landscape, the addition of a green roof can introduce a very welcome green interlude in a heavily built up area, where green spaces are few and far between, substituting in some way for the loss of a previous greener landscape.

Perennial Sedum plants have been one of the best choices for green roofs due to the fact that it is an extremely adaptable plant. Its special properties include:

Low Maintenance once established sedum forms a tightly knit drought tolerant  sedum carpet, which allows little room for the development of weeds and can be left largely unattended. This makes it perfect for use on sedum roofs.

Low Growing sedum is a low growing plant, which generally reaches a height of 2 inches to 5 inches (up to 12 inches when in flower). It does not become overgrown and does not require regular cutting or pruning ideal when used on a sedum roof.

Colorful Hues by mixing a number of different varieties of sedum together as in this Sedum Roof Garden Mix, the sedum turf will have a beautiful mix of colors (greens, yellows, reds and purples) and textures. As an evergreen it continues to provide a changing display of color throughout the winter months. When used to create a sedum roof it will provide a beautifully changing display throughout the year.

 

Sedum (Sedum Hybridum) - The perfect drought tolerant ground cover plant for hot dry sites! Sedum hybridum has evergreen foliage that spreads to form a dense mat of scalloped green leaves. In the summer, clusters of tiny star-shaped yellow flowers cover the foliage. The foliage can turn to shades of red and orange in the fall. Sedums are often used in floral design, they can be used for centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, and hair pieces. Plants are drought resistant once established and used for xeriscape landscaping.

Sedum seed | hybridum

How to grow

How To Grow Sedum From Seed: Sedum seeds can be sown indoors or directly outdoors. Indoor sowing can be done 6 - 8 weeks before last frost date. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix. Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow 5 - 7 Sedum ground cover seeds per container. The Sedum seeds are exceptionally small, so only press the seed into the moistened soil, and do not cover it. Keep the seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate.

For outdoor sowing, wait until garden soil temperatures are 70F. Select a site with well-draining soil. If necessary amend soil with organic matter. Loosen the top 1 - 2 inches of soil, remove any weeds, and gently broadcast the Stonecrop seeds over the soil. Lightly press the seeds into the soil, and keep the seed continuously moist until germination.

• Sowing Rate: Approximately 1000 seeds covers 20 square feet
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
• Keep moist until germination
• Attracts bees
• Depth: Do not cover, press seed into soil

Plant Specifications

Yellow Stonecrop Sedum can be grown from ground cover seeds to form a spreading, hardy perennial that is resistant to both deer and rabbits. Sedum hybridum ground cover plants are easy to maintain. Trim or mow the plants back in spring to maintain a compact form. Yellow Sedum plants are easily divided in spring or fall if desired.

• Height: 4 - 6 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 8
• Season: Perennial
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Drought Tolerant: Yes

Sedum (Sedum Acre Oktoberfest) - If you want a drought tolerant, low-growing, hardy, creeping selection of Stonecrop, than these Sedum seeds are an excellent choice. Sedum Oktoberfest grows great in hot, dry sites with poor soil. Sedum ground cover plants are a fast-spreading evergreen which forms a low carpet of tiny succulent green leaves, smothered by star-shaped creamy-white flowers all summer long. Due to the fact that Oktoberfest ground cover plant is a fast grower, it is best to keep away from other low, slower growing plants or they may get smothered. Many people even use this Sedum plant as a lawn substitute as it tolerates moderate foot traffic once it is well-established and is perfect for xeriscape landscapes.

Growing Stonecrop seed is fun and rewarding! Sedum has tiny seeds which should be mixed with fine sand for an even sowing. Sow Sedum Oktoberfest seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost is expected. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix. Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow Sedum seeds on the surface. Press the seed into the moistened soil, and do not cover the Stonecrop seeds. Keep the seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate. Water from the underside of the pots or use a spray bottle and lightly mist the seeds.

 

Sedum (Sedum Aizoon) - Start Sedum Aizoon seeds for this medium-sized perennial Sedum that is versatile and a great addition to your xeriscape beds and borders. Sedum Aizoon has a unique foliage that is adorned with bright yellow flowers. The blooms are large in comparison to the foliage and very showy. Sedum succulent plants do well leaning over the edge of rock walls, raised beds, rock gardens, xeriscape gardening, or in mass plantings where water conservation is desired.

This Sedum ground cover plant offers continuous garden performance. Even when it is not flowering it has an attractive foliage that adds interest to any sunny landscape. This variety of Sedum Stonecrop is commonly known as Fei Cai in some parts of the world.

Sedum has tiny seeds which should be mixed with fine for an even sowing. Sow Sedum seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost is expected. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix. Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow Sedum Aizoon seeds on the surface. Press the seed into the moistened soil, and do not cover it. Keep the ground cover seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate. Water from the underside of the pots or use a spray bottle and lightly mist the seeds.

 

Sedum (Sedum Ellacombianum) - This is one of the best selling perennial Sedum ground covers by both homeowners and landscapers alike. Grow Sedum Ellacombianum seeds for virtually a maintenance free, drought proof ground cover plant. Yellow Stonecrop Sedum will add distinction and beauty to any flower garden, rock garden, container, or planter box. These Sedum ground cover plants form a luxurious mound of dark green leaves that stay attractive 3 seasons of the year. As soon as summer arrives, hundreds of sunny yellow flowers will cover the attractive foliage. When Autumn approaches, the foliage takes on a soft pinkish hue.

Sedum succulent plants are drought tolerant. They thrive in sandy and even rocky soils. To keep this ground cover in its optimum health, Sedum Ellacombianum care requires good drainage, and soil may need to be amended with organic matter if it tends to be heavy. Stonecrop Sedum is an excellent ground cover plant, particularly for hot, dry sites with poor soil making it perfect for xeriscaping. This variety forms a flat, dense mound of green leaves.

Sedum has tiny seeds which should be mixed with fine sand for an even sowing. Sow Sedum seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost is expected. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix. Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow Sedum ground cover seeds on the surface. Press the seed into the moistened soil, and do not cover it. Keep the seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate. Water from the underside of the pots or use a spray bottle and lightly mist the seeds.