Sedum hybrid 'Mr. Goodbud' PP17671

– Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

– Late-season blooms provide valuable pollinator forage

– Spring: foliage emerges and thickens

– Summer to fall: peak bloom (late August into October)

– Winter: dried flower heads add structure and winter interest if left standing

– Late-season focal points
– Butterfly and pollinator beds
– Mixed succulent displays
– Easy-care perennials

– Fleshy, rounded, blue-green to gray-green succulent leaves

– Oppositely arranged on sturdy, upright stems

– Foliage adds visual texture and drought resilience

– Deciduous in colder climates

– Large, flat-topped clusters of vibrant mauve to reddish-purple flowers

– Buds and flower heads are especially bold and colorful

– Blooms begin in late summer and last into early fall (August–October)

– Thick, dark purple stems support the flower heads well and rarely flop

– Great for fresh or dried arrangements

– Plant in early spring or early fall to give roots time to establish

– Space 16–20 inches apart to allow mature spread and airflow

– Prefers sandy, gravelly, or average well-draining soil

– Avoid wet or clay-heavy soils—root rot can occur

– Position crown at soil level and water lightly after planting

– Cut stems back to ground level in early spring before new growth emerges

– Optional: pinch or shear tips in early summer to encourage bushiness

– Deadheading is not necessary but can improve appearance after bloom

– Drought-tolerant once established

– Needs regular watering during the first 2–3 weeks post-planting

– After that, water only during extended droughts

– Avoid soggy soil or overwatering

– Full sun (6+ hours per day) for best flowering and foliage color

– Tolerates very light shade, but with less flower intensity and possible floppiness

– Cut flower heads just as they begin to open for best indoor use

– Dried heads can be harvested once fully mature—hang upside down in a dry, shaded area

– Low-growing foliage typically not harvested

– Apply a light compost or balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if needed

– Avoid heavy fertilization, which may promote weak or leggy growth

– Sedums prefer lean soil

– Pollinated by bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects

– No special pollination care required; ornamental use only

– Echinacea purpurea – upright, complementary form and bloom time

– Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' – strong yellow contrast to deep mauve-pink blooms

– Salvia nemorosa – adds spikes and long-season interest

– Pennisetum alopecuroides – soft textural balance

– Nepeta faassenii – foliage and flower color contrast nicely