Sedums are an easy answer to our continuing summer droughts and water shortages. These fleshy, succulent plants are excellent for hot, dry areas. In addition many varieties provide three --- even four -- season interestSedum are easy to grow in a sunny, well-drained site. They are free of insects and diseases and perform best when not fertilized. Virtually all Sedum will attract butterflies and many are also attractive to hummingbirds.
Generally Sedum can be classified into two groups: taller, upright varieties and shorter, spreading types. This section includes both.
ALSO SEE GROUNDCOVERS for more creeping varieties
