Sedum taking over!!!

12 years ago

For some reason I couldn't upload a picture of the sedum that is overgrowing my patio. It's a patio made with a Walkmaker so there are a lot of cracks that the sedum has grown in between. I liked this until it grew so tall (about 4-5 inches) and began to bloom. I can't even see much of the patio now and I'm not sure if I can cut it back short now or should I wait.....Any input?

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mikebotann

12 years ago

I just scrape it with a flat shovel and throw the pieces on my wood mulch or on the top of a stump with a little soil.
Mike
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greenhearted Z5a IL
12 years ago
What kind of sedum do you have?

My experience with sedum is that it is cast-iron. I don't think it will hurt the plant to cut it back... perhaps look a little choppy but at least allow you to enjoy the patio again. I'd rather see choppy sedum than weeds growing in the cracks! =)
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NVL4
12 years ago
^^^^ and now I wish I had a stump in my yard!
mikebotann
12 years ago
You could mow it or take a string trimmer to the Sedum.
At 4 or 5 inches, you picked a variety that's too tall for your hardly used patio. Normally foot traffic would keep it down. Try a Sedum that doesn't get as tall as the one you have. Some are really short.
Mike
emerogork
12 years ago
Grilled Sedum Anyone?
emerogork
12 years ago
Sedum on the half shell.

It is a real clam shell!
mikebotann
12 years ago
Love it!
I even grow it with moss on a table. It's moved into the shade in summer and the sun in winter.
Mike
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greenhearted Z5a IL
12 years ago
Nice inspiration pics, Mike & Emerogork! I just love sedum. Thanks for sharing.