Seed Treatment (Optional but Recommended):
• Cold stratification improves germination, especially if sowing indoors.
• Mix seeds with moist sand or vermiculite and place in a sealed plastic bag.
• Refrigerate for 14–21 days at 35–40°F (1–4°C).
• Alternatively, sow outdoors in late fall for natural stratification.
When to Sow:
• Indoors: Start 6–8 weeks before last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow in spring after the last frost or in late fall.
Light Requirements:
• Requires full sun to partial shade.
• Best color and growth in full sun.
Soil Requirements:
• Prefers well-draining soil—sandy or gritty soil works well.
• Tolerates poor, rocky, or dry soil.
• Ideal pH: 6.0–7.5
Sowing Instructions:
• Surface sow – do not cover, as seeds need light to germinate.
• Press gently into the soil for good contact.
• Keep at a temperature of 65–70°F (18–21°C).
• Germination time: 14–30 days.
Watering:
• Keep the soil lightly moist during germination.
• Once established, Sedum is very drought-tolerant—water sparingly.
Spacing:
• Thin or transplant seedlings to 6–9 inches (15–23 cm) apart.
Growing Tips:
• Low-growing succulent that forms mats of fleshy foliage and clusters of pink star-shaped flowers in summer.
• Ideal for rock gardens, borders, containers, or as ground cover.
• Hardy and easy to grow; great for xeriscaping and low-maintenance gardens.
• Can be propagated by division or leaf cuttings once mature.
• Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9.