Sedums

Sedums, or stonecrop are succulents that naturally grow among rocks where drainage is very good. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Diamond says there are many kinds of sedums, but they are mainly divided into two categories based on their size. Sedums are succulent meaning they have thick leaves that store water. She shows some of the common kinds and talks about how to care for them. Sedums thrive on neglect and lack of water. Most of the problems sedums have is the result of unfavorable growing conditions.

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