Jim's Favorite Sedum Seeds

Sedum and Sempervivum Seed ( Perennial )

3675 Roof Garden Mix ( Sedum Mix )

You can create a green roof with Sedum seeds. Green roofs are becoming more and more popular in both rural and urban locations. They can be installed on flat roofs to roofs with a slope of up to 45 degrees. There are different ways of achieving a living roof. An extensive green roof is particularly low maintenance, generally planted with Sedum succulent plants and is designed to look after itself for most of the year. One of the reasons green roofs are becoming so popular is that they offer environmental benefits. Green roof seeds are easy to establish and with the increasing concern about the impact our development of the planet is having on the worldwide environment and the calling for sustainable development, green roofs offer a number of benefits over more traditional forms of roofing, helping to meet sustainable development objectives. Green roofs with sedum can:

Alleviate Flooding
Following a heavy rainfall a green roof will initially retain more rain than a conventional roof. This minimizes the initial heavy runoff, which can cause localized flooding and put pressure on the sewage system. The remaining water then drains off more slowly, allowing more rain to remain in the natural water cycle and less in the sewage system.

Noise Reduction
The soft layer of sedum blanket growing on a green roof has the affect of absorbing sound, as opposed to hard conventional roofs which can reflect it. In an already noisy urban environment this is certainly beneficial. The same layer improves the buildings sound insulation properties, reducing sound pollution within the building.

Thermal Insulation
The addition of a green roof layer to a property increases its thermal insulation properties, making it warmer in winter, cooler in summer and reducing energy costs.

Natural Habitat for Animals and Plants
Green roofs can help compensate for the loss of green surfaces, sacrificed to building developments. This helps to provide an environment for the development of wildlife, especially bird, plant and insect life, increasing the biodiversity in our towns and cities.

Improving Building Aesthetics
The clever use of a green roof can help a large and small buildings blend into a surrounding green landscape, minimizing the impact it has on the immediate environment. Green roofs can be used to soften ugly flat roofs on extensions, garages, sheds etc. helping them blend more easily into their surrounding environment. Where a building is located in a more urban landscape, the addition of a green roof can introduce a very welcome green interlude in a heavily built up area, where green spaces are few and far between, substituting in some way for the loss of a previous greener landscape.

Perennial Sedum plants have been one of the best choices for green roofs due to the fact that it is an extremely adaptable plant. Its special properties include:
Low Maintenance once established sedum forms a tightly knit sedum carpet, which allows little room for the development of weeds and can be left largely unattended. This makes it perfect for use on sedum roofs.
Low Growing sedum is a low growing plant, which generally reaches a height of 2 inches to 5 inches (up to 12 inches when in flower). It does not become overgrown and does not require regular cutting or pruning ideal when used on a sedum roof.
Colorful Hues by mixing a number of different varieties of sedum together as in this Sedum Roof Garden Mix, the sedum turf will have a beautiful mix of colors (greens, yellows, reds and purples) and textures. As an evergreen it continues to provide a changing display of color throughout the winter months. When used to create a sedum roof it will provide a beautifully changing display throughout the year.

TWT110 Oregon Stonecrop ( Sedum oreganum )

This is a versatile little perennial! Plants work well in rock gardens, containers, window boxes, and planters. This Sedum is commonly referred to as Oregon Stonecrop as it is a native in the Pacific Northwest, but it adapts to a wide range of regions and can grow in zones 5 - 8.
Features succulent foliage that forms little rosettes. In the fall, the foliage can turn shades of orange or red. The bright yellow flowers appear in early summer on stems. It is lovely spilling over the edge of rocks, or planted along walkways or in-between stepping stones. Grows about 2" tall.

TCB048 Turkish Delight Multi-seed Pellets ( Sedum ussueiense )

Smashing deep burgundy foliage, carmine red flower umbels, for container, border, or rockery. Excellent pot plant. Grows about 6" tall, hardy to zone 3 outside.
Each multi-seed pellet contains several seeds.

TWT157 Oktoberfest ( Sedum acre oktoberfest )

If you want a drought tolerant, low-growing, hardy, creeping selection of Stonecrop, than these Sedum seeds are an excellent choice. Sedum Oktoberfest grows great in hot, dry sites with poor soil. Sedum ground cover plants are a fast-spreading evergreen which forms a low carpet of tiny succulent green leaves, smothered by star-shaped creamy-white flowers all summer long. Due to the fact that Oktoberfest ground cover plant is a fast grower, it is best to keep away from other low, slower growing plants or they may get smothered. Many people even use this Sedum plant as a lawn substitute as it tolerates moderate foot traffic once it is well-established.
Best suited for zones 4-9.
Sedum has tiny seeds which should be mixed with fine sand for an even sowing. For best results, sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost is expected. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix. Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow Sedum seeds on the surface. Press the seed into the moistened soil, and do not it. Keep the Stonecrop seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate.
Water from the underside of the pots or use a spray bottle and lightly mist the seeds. Plant the Sedum seedlings outdoors once sufficient growth has been made. Established plants can be divided every 3-4 years for best performance.

TWT056 Yellow Stonecrop ( Sedum ellacombianum )

This is one of the most favored perennial Sedum ground covers by both homeowners and landscapers alike. You should grow these for virtually a maintenance free, drought proof ground cover plant.
These plants will add distinction and beauty to any flower garden, rock garden, container, or planter box. They form a luxurious mound of dark green leaves that stay attractive 3 seasons of the year. As soon as summer arrives, hundreds of sunny yellow flowers will cover the attractive foliage. When Autumn approaches, the foliage takes on a soft pinkish hue.
For zones 4-9, grows about 4-6 inches tall.

TWT164 Aizoon ( Sedum aizoon )

This medium-sized perennial Sedum is versatile and a great addition to your beds and borders. Sedum Aizoon has a unique foliage that is adorned with bright yellow flowers. The blooms are large in comparison to the foliage and very showy. Sedum succulent plants do well leaning over the edge of rock walls, raised beds, rock gardens, or in mass planting. A perennial plant for zones 4-9, growing 12-16" tall.

TWT166 Stolon Stonecrop ( Sedum Stoloniferum )

Every garden has a space for this unique Sedum ground cover plant. Start Sedum Stoloniferum seeds for these pink, star-shaped flowers on trailing plants that spread by stolons. Due to this fact, this Sedum is commonly referred to as Stolon Stonecrop. Sedum Stonecrop is a succulent ground cover, and it holds moisture in its thick, fleshy leaves making it drought tolerant and hardy. This variety of Sedum ground cover grows up to 8 inches tall and can be grown in full sun or partial shade in dry, well-draining, even rocky soils. Stolon Stonecrop is fairly resistant to rabbits. A perennial plant for zones 6-9, growing 8" tall.

JB227 White Stonecrop ( Sedum album )

A small but extremely tough plant for rock gardens, xeriscapes and green roofs. Not only heat resistant and drought tolerant, it is reliably hardy and provides interest year round. It is widely known as Jelly Bean Sedum, for the becoming shape of its leaves.
These leaves grow close together and form a dense carpet of plant material which spreads to cover a good-sized area. Dainty, airy white flowers bloom in midsummer. Foliage persists throughout the winter months, but turns red to bronze as temperatures become cooler.
A perennial for zones 3-9.
Sedum seeds should be started indoors and transplanted outdoors after germination. Indoor sowing can be done 6-8 weeks before last frost date. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix.
Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow 5-7 Stonecrop seeds per container. The seeds are exceptionally small, so only press the ground cover seed into the moistened soil, and do not cover the seed. Keep the seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate.
For outdoor sowing, wait until garden soil temperatures are 70°F. Select a site with well-draining soil. If necessary amend soil with organic matter. Loosen the top 1-2 inches of soil, remove any weeds, and gently broadcast the seeds over the soil.
Lightly press the seeds into the soil, and keep the seed continuously moist until germination. Normal germination time is 14-28 days. As a rule of thumb, 2,000 sedum seeds will cover a 40 square foot area as a ground cover.

TWT134 Blue Spruce Sedum ( Sedum reflexum )

Vivid blue needle-leaf, spreads slowly to form excellent evergreen ground cover, yellow blooms in summer, perennial grows about 8" tall, hardy to zone 3.

TWT135 Summer Glory ( Sedum spurium )

This sedum stonecrop grows 4-6 inches high. The leaves tint red in the fall and the blooms are dark pink star-like blossoms that will grow from early July to September.
A low growing succulent plant that thrives in well-drained soil but will grow in most soil types. It's perfect to grow in trouble areas. Deer resistant.
For zones 5-10.

SF245 Stonecrop Dragon's Blood ( Sedum spurium )

Dragon's Blood Sedum is an easy-to-grow herbaceous perennial ground cover which can be grown in a container or used in mass plantings. Sedum ground cover plants are exceptionally tolerant of heat and drought and also tolerate to cold and humidity.
Dragon's Blood Sedum is a fast growing ground cover with brilliant red flowers in late summer. It is a succulent with needle-like leaves that turn an orange-red color in fall. Dragon's Blood ground cover creates a dense mat 3 - 5 inches tall that spreads quickly. Dragon's Blood will tolerate poor, dry soil. Low growing Sedum is used for containers, borders, edging and as a dense spreading ground cover plant. A perennial, these plants are great in rock gardens as they will grow in shallow, poor soil and perform well. Dragon's Blood seeds can be sown indoors or directly outdoors ( but you will get best results by starting indoors and transplanting outside ). Indoor sowing can be done 6 - 8 weeks before last frost date. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix. Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow 5 - 7 Sedum ground cover seeds per container. The Sedum seeds are exceptionally small, so only press the seed into the moistened soil, and do not cover the seed. Keep the seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate. For outdoor sowing, wait until garden soil temperatures are 70 degrees or higher. Select a site with well-draining soil. If necessary amend soil organic matter. Loosen the top 1 - 2 inches of soil, remove any weeds, and gently broadcast the Dragon's Blood seeds over the soil. Lightly press the seeds into the soil, and keep the seed continuously moist until germination. Perennial growing 6" tall, hardy for zones 3-9.

JB167 Stonecrop Many Species Mix ( Sedum var. mix )

A marvelous groundcover, red and yellow shades, mix of hardy creepers. Perennial growing 6 inches tall, hardy to zone 3.

TWT147 Czars Gold Sedum

Gold flowers, evergreen red stemmed carpet, excellent groundcover, perennial grows about 9" tall, hardy to zone 3.

TWT129 Spanish Stonecrop ( Sedum hispanicum )

If you are looking for a drought tolerant, low-growing, low-maintenance ground cover, this this is the one preferred by many. This plant has blue-green to gray-green, succulent foliage, and it only reaches a few inches in height.
As the weather warms, the foliage turns to a blue-grey color, and it has a soft feathery feel to it. In late spring to summer it has clusters of small whitish pink blooms.
It is a tough ground cover plant that tolerates some wear and tear such as light walking.
Commonly called Spanish Stonecrop, and although it is a sun lover in mild climates, this perennial prefers some afternoon shade in areas with extremely hot summers.
Porous well-drained soil is essential. Grow in coarse sandy or gravelly soil in a rock garden, trough, wall, or container, or use it as a small-scale ground cover on a slope or bank. In too much shade it slowly dwindles or is overtaken by neighboring plants.
Best suited for zones 4-9.
Sedum has tiny seeds which should be mixed with fine sand for an even sowing. For best results, sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost is expected. Use small pots or flats and sterile starter mix. Pre-moisten the starter mix and sow Sedum seeds on the surface. Press the seed into the moistened soil, and do not it. Keep the Stonecrop seeds moist but not saturated until they germinate.
Water from the underside of the pots or use a spray bottle and lightly mist the seeds. Plant the Sedum seedlings outdoors once sufficient growth has been made. Established plants can be divided every 3-4 years for best performance.

W246 Purple Carpet ( Sedum spurium )

Edge your walkways with these wonderful ground cover plants. This perennial is a versatile ground cover for rock gardens, planting in rock walls, around stones, green roofs, flower beds, or containers.
Has deep rose pink flowering clusters that will bloom from mid-summer until fall. Has very narrow paddle-shaped leaves that spiral around and form dense mats. The foliage may turn a brownish-red color in the autumn in full sun.
Plants forms a thick ground cover even the first year that it is grown from seeds.
For zones 5-9.