16 Sedum Varieties That Thrive During Virginia Summers

Sedum, or stonecrop, is a versatile group of flowering plants that do well in Virginia’s sunny, dry conditions. These hardy succulents have thick, moisture-retaining leaves, making them highly drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for hot, sunny spots, sedum brings color and texture to your garden, thriving even during the peak of summer heat.

Types of Sedum for Your Landscape

Sedum comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, making it a versatile option for almost any landscape:

Groundcover Varieties: These low-growing sedums, which only reach a few inches in height, are perfect for rock gardens or between pavers. Some even tolerate light foot traffic, making them ideal for winding pathways.
Taller Varieties: Upright sedums make great border plants or can be planted in clusters to create a bold visual impact. These varieties develop large, showy flower heads that bloom from late summer through fall.

All sedums thrive in well-drained soil and are incredibly drought-tolerant, making them ideal for areas with dry conditions.

Easy Care for Sedum

Sedum is a fantastic choice for both seasoned and beginner gardeners. These plants are virtually maintenance-free, requiring little to no pruning to maintain their shape. They also attract butterflies and make excellent-cut flowers. Whether you’re looking for groundcover or taller plants for your garden, a sedum variety will thrive in any sunny spot in your yard.

Sedum Varieties Available at Meadows Farms

Remember, the sedum varieties listed below are just a selection of the varieties that Meadows Farms carries. Please call your local Meadows Farms for other varieties or special requests.

Angelina Stonecrop

Angelina Stonecrop is smothered in stunning yellow star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. Its attractive succulent needle-like leaves remain gold in color throughout the season.

Autumn Fire Stonecrop

Autumn Fire Stonecrop has masses of beautiful clusters of rose flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which emerge from distinctive coral-pink flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings.

Blue Spruce Stonecrop

Blue Spruce Stonecrop is smothered in stunning gold star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. Its attractive succulent needle-like leaves remain silvery blue in color throughout the season.

Carl Stonecrop

Carl Stonecrop is covered in stunning clusters of hot pink flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive succulent round leaves remain grayish green in color throughout the season.

Dragon’s Blood Stonecrop

Dragon’s Blood Stonecrop is smothered in stunning rose star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. Its attractive tiny succulent round leaves emerge burgundy in spring, turning dark green in color with distinctive dark red edges. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous dark red in the fall.

Fulda Glow Stonecrop

Fulda Glow Stonecrop is smothered in stunning rose star-shaped flowers with red eyes at the ends of the stems in late summer. Its attractive tiny succulent round leaves emerge light green in spring, turning lime green in color with distinctive dark red edges and tinges of coppery-bronze. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous dark red in the fall.

John Creech Stonecrop

John Creech Stonecrop is smothered in stunning pink star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive cherry red flower buds. Its tiny succulent round leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season.

Maestro Stonecrop

Maestro Stonecrop has masses of beautiful clusters of shell pink flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which emerge from distinctive red flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings.

Munstead Dark Red Stonecrop

Munstead Dark Red Stonecrop has masses of beautiful clusters of crimson flowers with rose overtones at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which emerge from distinctive dark red flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings.

Neon Stonecrop

Neon Stonecrop has masses of beautiful clusters of fuchsia flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which emerge from distinctive coral-pink flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings.

Russian Stonecrop

Russian Stonecrop is smothered in stunning yellow star-shaped flowers with orange eyes at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. Its succulent oval leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.

Russian Variegated Stonecrop

Variegated Russian Stonecrop is clothed in stunning yellow star-shaped flowers with orange eyes at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. Its attractive succulent oval leaves remain green in color with showy white variegation and tinges of pink throughout the season.

October Daphne Stonecrop

October Daphne is covered in stunning pink star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall. Its attractive succulent round leaves are silvery blue in color with distinctive rose edges. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous rose in the fall.

Thundercloud Stonecrop

Thundercloud Stonecrop has masses of beautiful clusters of white star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to early fall, which emerge from distinctive creamy white flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings.

Tricolor Stonecrop

Tricolor Stonecrop’s attractive tiny succulent round leaves emerge pink in spring, turning green in color with showy white variegation and tinges of pink throughout the season on a plant with a spreading habit of growth. It has masses of beautiful shell pink star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings.

Xenox Stonecrop

Xenox Stonecrop has masses of beautiful clusters of pink flowers at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which emerge from distinctive dark red flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings.