How do you take care of a purple sedum emperor?

How do you take care of a purple sedum emperor?

They like full sun and moderate water. In their first year of growth, they should be watered more to encourage the growth of a strong root system. These plants look good in garden borders, but they also perform well grown in containers. Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’ plants are hardy perennials in USDA zones 3-9.

How do you care for Sedum spectabile?

Meteor Sedum Plant Care Meteor stonecrop is moderately drought tolerant but should be watered occasionally during hot, dry weather. The plants rarely need fertilizer, but if growth seems slow, feed the plant a light application of general purpose fertilizer before new growth appears in late winter or early spring.

Is sedum stonecrop invasive?

Although sedums are rapid spreaders, they are not invasive.

Can sedum take full sun?

How to Grow Sedums. All thrive in full sun without much care. Plant in a garden area or planter that drains well and is in the sun for at least 6 hours each day. Some varieties do find in 4 hours of sun but ones with colorful foliage can lose some of their color is they don’t get enough sun.

What conditions do sedums like?

Sedums are best planted where they will enjoy good sun with soil that is not too dry. Sedums will grow in partial shade, but not full shade. Sedum is a very undemanding plant and is virtually maintenance free apart from a trim back in the spring.

Can sedum survive winter?

Sedums can tolerate heat, dry soil, and cold weather conditions. Unlike most perennials, sedum will not require a lot of care over the winter. As you prepare and prune your garden area for winter, sedums can be left unattended to. Sedums are hardy, tolerating frost and below freezing temperatures.

Does sedum come back every year?

Sedum plants have succulent leaves that range from tiny needles to larger and fleshy, from gray to green to purple to blue, and even variegated! Butterflies & bees love them. And best yet, they are perennials so they come back year after year.