Sedum seed is tiny, so the best way to start them is by surface sowing into a pot or propagation tray. However, starting seed can be easy (although slow). This is not the most popular method due to the ease with which sedum can be propagated by cuttings. Here’s a few tips for each method: Starting Sedum From Seed Using seeds to propagate Sedum is the least favorable method for how long it takes. Plants can be propagated via seed, leaf cuttings, and stem cuttings. Sedums are extremely easy to propagate, which adds to their value for the beginner plant propagator. Across species in the wild, there can also be cross-pollination, making plant identification even more difficult. In the United States, you’ll find some Sedums that are native to the areas they inhabit, and still, others that have escaped gardens and naturalized in particular areas. In a nutshell, don’t shy away from adding Hylotelephium species to your garden also! Just be aware that many people still refer to them as “sedums.” They’re known for being more upright and shrubby, but many of the cultural requirements are the same as other Sedum species. Once a part of the Sedum genus, the upright succulent shrubs also known as showy stonecrops (a most popular variety known as ‘ Autumn Joy’) are now classified into the genus Hylotelephium. That’s because a few popular garden plants that were once considered part of the Sedum genus have now been shifted to their own genus. If you’ve done some searching online for information on Sedums, you’ll likely be pretty confused. North Americans have used S. rhodanthum tossed in their salads. S. reflexum was documented by 19th-century German naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt, and his favorite use for this plant was in soups. In East Asia, S. sarmentosum leaves and flowers have been used in a popular vegetable dish called “namul.” The Dutch also used this species in salads due to its sour taste. Many countries use a variety of Sedum species in salads and soups. S. sarmentosum was used in Asian folk medicine to treat chronic inflammatory diseases like chronic viral hepatitis. However, a few species have been recorded in medicinal and herbal traditions throughout time. Sedums are native to many regions of the world, though it’s unclear when these plants began to be used ornamentally, which is their main use today. Plant History Once used for medicinal and culinary purposes, Sedum is now commonly used as an ornamental plant. Read on to learn more about these easily-propagated plants! They are perfect candidates for rock gardens and a forgiving plant in the landscape for the beginning gardener. Sedums are known for their heat and drought tolerance, as well as their ability to attract pollinators, like butterflies and bees. To clear up some taxonomic confusion, here’s a little note: Once a part of the Sedum genus, the upright succulent shrubs also known as showy stonecrops (the most popular variety known as ‘Autumn Joy’) are now classified into the genus Hylotelephium. Sedum, kalanchoe, “hens and chicks,” as well as many of the trendy houseplants known simply as “succulents” ( Crassula spp., Echiveria spp., etc) belong to this family. The common name for the family is the Stonecrop family, because of the family’s nature of inhabiting rocky outcrops and clefts. Sedum species belong to the Crassulaceae family-a family known for their simple, thick, and succulent leaves arranged in a whorl-like appearance. Sedums are not usually the showstopper succulents (like cute “ hens and chicks”, a funky mini cactus, or the large aloe plants), but they sure provide a lot of value as a “spiller” trailing out of a pot or acting as a groundcover in a rock garden or xeriscape. Succulents, succulents, everywhere! If you’re hip on trends in the gardening industry, or simply like to lurk on Pinterest, you’ve undoubtedly come across Sedum species while scrolling through categories featuring succulents or houseplants.
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