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Sedum Oktoberfest Seeds
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 9
HEIGHT
2 - 3 inches
WIDTH
12 - 22 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Creamy white
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
FOOT TRAFFIC
Moderate
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 6.8 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
FOLIAGE COLOR
Light green
About...
Sedum (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.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
68 - 72F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but press into the soil
SOWING RATE
1000 seeds cover 20 square feet
MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Sedum (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 and is perfect for xeriscape landscapes.
Growing Stonecrop seed is fun and rewarding! Sedum has tiny seeds which should be mixed with fine sand for an even sowing. Sow Sedum Oktoberfest 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 cover the Stonecrop seeds. Keep the 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.
Common Questions
Will sedum attract pollinators to my gardens?
Yes, these are a great choice to attract pollinators such as butterflies to your garden.
Do I need to deadhead my plants?
No, sedum does not need any deadheading.
Do I need to prune my plants in the fall?
Yes, cutting back plants after flowering helps to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage bushier, studier growth.
Do I need to fertilize my sedum plants?
No, sedum does not need supplemental fertilization. Plants prefer nutrient poor soil and can become weak and leggy in soil that is too rich.
Can I grow in containers?
Yes, sedum does well in containers as long as you provide excellent drainage.
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