: any of a genus (Sedum) of widely distributed fleshy herbs of the orpine family compare stonecrop
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Consider late-blooming native plants such as asters, goldenrod, ironweed, Joe Pye weed, and sneezeweed, as well as some non-natives including tall sedums, dahlias, toad lilies, zinnias, Bolivian verbena, reblooming roses and anise hyssop.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Use fire-resistant options like hydrangeas, daylilies, or sedum, and consider gravel mulch near the home to limit fire spread.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Outdoor fairy gardens do well with hardy, drought-tolerant plants like sedum, hens and chicks, creeping thyme, and miniature roses.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 16 May 2026
In hot, arid regions, try pairing with a striking agave as your thriller and textural sedum as your filler.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Use fire-resistant options like hydrangeas, daylilies, or sedum, and consider gravel mulch near the home to limit fire spread.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
Outdoor fairy gardens do well with hardy, drought-tolerant plants like sedum, hens and chicks, creeping thyme, and miniature roses.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 16 May 2026
In hot, arid regions, try pairing with a striking agave as your thriller and textural sedum as your filler.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
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“Sedum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sedum. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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sedum
noun
se·dum
ˈsēd-əm 
: any of a genus of herbs that have fleshy leaves and clusters of yellow, white, or pink flowers
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