How to Grow Creeping Sedum

Creeping sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a flowering ground cover plant that can thrive in a variety of growing conditions. With succulent green foliage and pink or red star-shaped blossoms, creeping sedum can add a touch of color to your rock garden or flowerbed. Creeping sedum's willingness to grow nearly anywhere can be used by gardeners looking to cover a bare patch in their landscaping or those working with very poor soil.

Things You'll Need

• Shovel
• Potting compost
• Pruning shears

Instructions

1. Amend the soil where you will plant your creeping sedum by mixing a rich potting compost into the top four inches of soil. Make sure the potting compost is distributed evenly throughout.

2. Dig a hole just deep enough so that, when planted, the crown of your creeping sedum plant will be under 1/2 inch of amended soil.

3. Carefully drop the creeping sedum plant into the hole. Fill in the hole to the surface with the amended soil.

4. Water-in your creeping sedum immediately after planting to help the roots settle. After this initial watering, it is necessary to water your creeping sedum only during extensive dry spells.

5. Prune your creeping sedum as necessary to control its spread. Though not necessary, you can deadhead your creeping sedum by pinching off any dead blooms to keep your plant looking healthy.

Tips & Warnings

• Creeping sedum can be planted in stony areas with very little soil. Sprinkle creeping sedum seeds in the cracks around rock walls to bring a little color to your landscape.

• Do not overwater your creeping sedum. A drought-tolerant plant, creeping sedum performs best in drier conditions.

References

• "Perennials for Every Purpose"; Larry Hodgson; 2003

Resources

• Michigan Blub Co.: Creeping Sedum
• Sustainable Gardening: Creeping Sedum