Sedum – Aurora Blue

Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Adapatable as House Plant

Dead-Heading Not Necessary

Drought Tolerant

Heat Tolerant

Fall Interest

Maintenance Notes

The seed heads will remain on this summer to fall blooming plant. Removing them will not keep the plant blooming longer. Many people consider the seed heads to be attractive and will allow them to remain on the plant throughout the winter before removing them as part of their garden spring cleaning.

Uses Notes

Use in mixed dish containers and beds, and as a houseplant

Maintenance Category Easy

Water Category Average

Bloom Time

Flower Form Container, Landscape

pH B - pH 5.8 - 6.2

EC (2:1 Extraction Method) 0.6 - 0.9

Fertilization 150 - 200

Light Requirements High

Water Requirements Moderate to Moist

Rooting Out Temperature 65 - 72° Fahrenheit

Growing On Temperature 55 - 65° Fahrenheit

Holding Temperature 40 - 50° Fahrenheit

Planting and Timing Information

Early Spring through Fall Finish. Standard PPP. Photoperiod can be manipulated for early flowering.

Finishing Times [weeks]
4-5" and Quart Pot : 6-8
6" and Gallon Pot : 8-10
7-9" Pot : 8-10
10-12" and Two Gallon Pot : 10-12

Pinching and Growth Regulators

One soft pinch, 1 week after liner planting. Second pinch optional. Florel at 500 ppm is also effective at increasing branching. B-9/Cycocel tank mix will control growth, however, growing plants dry will also control growth.

Pest and Disease Management

General pest and disease practices as listed in notes.

Grower Tips

Larger plants with better branching and form will occur with vernalization.