Ep. 269 Sedums: Tough, Diverse, and Complicated | #GoodGrowing

Sedums are some of the toughest and most versatile plants in the garden, but they're also at the center of a botanical identity crisis. This week on the Good Growing podcast, we dig into the world of sedums (or should we call them stonecrops... or even Hylotelephium?) and explore how advances in plant genetics have reshaped our understanding of this popular group of succulents.

Learn about the different types of sedums, from low-growing groundcovers to upright favorites like Autumn Joy, along with their ideal growing conditions, landscape uses, pollinator value, and propagation techniques. We'll also discuss why these drought-tolerant plants thrive in challenging sites, common problems like flopping stems, and a few standout cultivars worth considering for your garden. Plus, we'll attempt to shine a light on the new taxonomy of sedum. Your sedum may not be a sedum anymore.

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00:30 Hey Ken and Emily!

02:09 Why is there now confusion about what makes a sedum a sedum?

08:18 What characteristics do sedums have?

09:08 The three types of "sedum"

12:29 Pollinators

19:29 Sedum's use on green roofs

22:24 Propagating sedum

24:14 What growing conditions are ideal for growing sedums?

27:45 Dividing upright sedum.