31 of the Best Sedum Varieties

31 of the Best Sedum Varieties

Flowering sedums, aka stonecrops, are succulents with fleshy leaves and stems.

The Sedum genus is in the Crassulaceae family of plants and contains approximately 500 species, many of which have been reclassified into the Hylotelephium genus.

These water-wise perennials prefer full sun to part shade placements and sandy, well-draining soil.

There are sedum varieties for every USDA Hardiness Zone from 3 to 10, and species and cultivars with heights ranging from three to 24 inches.

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The smallest types make outstanding ground covers that inhibit erosion. In addition, their shallow roots make them good companions for bulbs that can sprout easily between them.

Our guide to growing sedum shares all you need to know to plant and care for your own.

This article presents 31 of the best sedum varieties for outdoor and indoor cultivation.

Here are our favorites:

The following species and cultivars offer fabulous foliage and flowers for the summer-to-fall landscape.

Ready to look at the exciting highlights of each. Let’s get right to our list!

Mat-forming Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’ has needle-like leaves in a bright shade of chartreuse, starry yellow summer blossoms, and reddish hues in the fall in the coldest regions. It prefers a full-sun placement.

‘Angelina’ is suited to Zones 5 to 8, where it grows to mature dimensions of four to six inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide.

‘Angelina’

Use as a companionable, weed-suppressing ground cover in bulb gardens. Sow it in the crevices between stones in rockeries and weave brilliant swaths of color