See How Martha Plants Sedum—a Fast-Growing Ground Cover That Thrives Almost Anywhere

Sedum plants are one of Martha’s favorite low-maintenance yet elegant additions to her garden. They can be used throughout the garden in many different forms, including pots, flower beds, as a ground cover, or in between stones. In Martha’s latest blog, she shares how she planted sedum in the cracks of a stone wall at her winter house.

As a low-maintenance plant, sedum is perfect for filling in the spaces in your garden and stonework because they don’t need a lot of water or soil to flourish and will survive throughout the change in seasons. Martha shared some of her best tips for why you should grow sedum and tips for where to place this low-maintenance plant in your garden. 

Why Martha Loves Planting Sedum 

Sedum grows rapidly while thriving on minimal soil—making it ideal for surviving through the winter and reviving itself back to greenery in the spring and summer. As a member of the succulent family, sedum plants can survive with very little water due to their water-storing leaves. In addition to being drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, sedum plants are adaptable to various climate conditions–surviving in partial shade while thriving in full sun.

"Sedums do well nearly anywhere as long as they get good drainage and full sun," Martha wrote in her blog post. For those who live in warmer, drier climates–sedums could be just what your garden is missing, she says. 

Where to Plant Sedum in Your Garden

As one of Martha’s go-to plants to complement your flower beds or use as a ground cover, sedum can accent the structure and design of your garden. Adding a softer texture to stone or brick, the plant's colorful foliage folds over the edges, creating a beautiful veil. "I also use sedum as under plantings in large urns or just planted in a shallow pot on their own," Martha writes.

You can plant sedum in the cracks of a stone wall like Martha, or you can try other placements, including:

• Hanging baskets 
• Slopes
• Brick walls 
• Rock gardens 
• Between stone walkway pavers 

Sedum plants have shallow roots, designed like an anchor to absorb all the nutrients it needs to grow. Once the roots are planted securely, there is little to do. Watch them thrive and spread beautifully throughout your garden as the seasons change.