Also known as Stonecrop · 3.4k gardener saves
Sedum: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Sedum, the genus most gardeners know as stonecrop. We track 99 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Sedum varieties
Of 99 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedAutumn Joy Stonecrop
Sedum telephium 'Autumn Joy'
#2 most savedAutumn Fire Stonecrop
Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Fire'
#3 most savedRed Wiggle Stonecrop
Sedum ochroleucum 'Red Wiggle'
Angelina Stonecrop
Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'
Dazzleberry Sedum
Sedum x rubrotinctum 'Dazzleberry'
Autumn Joy Sedum
Sedum telephium 'Herbstfreude'
Stonecrop
Sedum x hybrida
Plum Dazzled Stonecrop
Sedum rupestre 'Plum Dazzled'
White Stonecrop 'Red Cauli'
Sedum album 'Red Cauli'
Showy Stonecrop
Sedum spectabile
White Stonecrop
Sedum album
Firecracker Stonecrop
Sedum x hybrida 'Firecracker'
Browse all 99 Sedum varieties →
How to grow Sedum
What the Sedum varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 40 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Sedum year
- DivideMarch, April and September93% of varieties
Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
- Spring CleanupFebruary and March70% of varieties
Cut old, dead stems back to the ground before new growth starts
- PlantMarch, April, September and October63% of varieties
Plant transplants in spring or fall
- PruneFebruary43% of varieties
Cut back any straggly or dead stems in late winter/early spring.
- PropagateApril–July38% of varieties
Separate offsets (pups) from the mother plant and replant
- FertilizeMarch35% of varieties
Apply a light, balanced fertilizer only if soil is very poor
Do
- Provide full sun for vibrant foliage
- Use well-draining soil to prevent root rot
- Use well-draining soil to prevent waterlogging
- Water only when soil is completely dry 🌱
- Use well-draining soil to prevent overwatering
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering, which can cause rot ❌
- Plant in heavy clay soil without amendments ❌
- Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot ❌
- Don’t plant in heavy clay soil without amendments
What goes wrong with Sedum
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Mealybugs | White, cottony spots on leaves | Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Use insecticidal soap or beneficial insects |
| Root rot | Wilting and blackened roots | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Apply organic fungicide and improve air circulation |
| Root Rot | Wilting and blackened roots | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
Making more Sedum
Division
- Dig up mature plants in early spring.
- Gently separate clumps with a sharp knife.
- Plant divisions immediately into prepared soil.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
Cuttings
- Select healthy stem in late spring or summer.
- Cut 4-6 inch segment and remove lower leaves.
- Dip in rooting hormone and plant in moist soil.
- Keep soil slightly moist for 4-6 weeks until roots develop.
Sedum questions
How many types of Sedum are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 99 distinct Sedum varieties. The most popular — ranked by 3.4k real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Sedum grow in?
Across its varieties, Sedum covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Sedum bloom?
Most Sedum varieties bloom in late summer to fall, late summer, early to mid-summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Sedum should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
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Design with Sedum in your own yard
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