Groundcover sedums are drought tolerant interesting plants that fill small areas with little effort or water. They grow in a vast variety of shapes and colors; they are actually succulents. Those suitable for groundcovers are flat spreaders, sold in 6-packs or 4″ pots.
Sedums have unusual foliage color when not in bloom, giving them a year-round interest in the garden. As with most ground covers, they also work well in containers, spilling over the edge, providing a beautiful contrast in color and texture. Plant them to skirt other drought-tolerant plants, or frame an interesting plant collection.
Plant Sedums six to eight inches apart in full sun. They will grow to about 6″ in height and flower in the late spring to early fall. Flower colors include pink, white or yellow. All sedums do well with a heavy, infrequent watering.
