3. Sedum / Stonecrop (Sedum spp.)
Sedums are fleshy succulents designed by nature to store water in their foliage, making them virtually impervious to heat and drought. Available in creeping groundcover styles or tall, upright varieties like ‘Autumn Joy’, sedums provide vibrant late-season color when many other flowers fade.
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering Needs: Low
- Key Benefit: Exceptional drought resistance and minimal nutrient requirements.
Sedums thrive in poor, sandy, or gravelly soils. They require no deadheading, suffer from few pests, and hold structural interest throughout the winter months.
