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Mr. Goodbud Sedum

Purple-Pink Blooms
Sturdy Upright Habit
Pollinator Friendly

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Mr. Goodbud Sedum

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Mr. Goodbud Sedum

Mr. Goodbud Sedum is a succulent herbaceous perennial known for sturdy upright stems, fleshy foliage, and rich purple-pink late-season flower clusters. This compact stonecrop brings fall color, pollinator appeal, and easy texture to sunny borders, rock gardens, containers, and drought-tolerant landscape designs.

Why choose Mr. Goodbud Sedum?

Choose Mr. Goodbud Sedum for reliable late-summer to fall blooms and a tidy, upright habit that holds its own in mixed perennial beds. Its fleshy leaves add texture before flowering, while the broad flower clusters attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators when many earlier perennials are winding down. The compact form works beautifully along borders, in rock gardens, in mass plantings, or in containers where seasonal color and easy care are priorities.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Hylotelephium telephium ‘Mr Goodbud’
Common Name: Mr. Goodbud Sedum
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial succulent
Growth Habit: Upright, clumping, compact perennial

Mr. Goodbud Sedum Additional Information

Mr. Goodbud Sedum forms sturdy clumps of fleshy green foliage on upright stems, giving the garden structure through spring and summer before the plant reaches peak display. In late summer to early fall, dense clusters of starry purple-pink flowers open at the stem tips, creating a colorful landing place for pollinators and adding strong seasonal interest to sunny beds.

This perennial dies back after hard frost and returns from the crown in spring. Dried flower heads can remain attractive into winter, adding subtle texture if left standing. Mr. Goodbud Sedum fits well in perennial borders, cottage gardens, pollinator plantings, rock gardens, slopes, and decorative containers. It performs best in well-drained soil and is especially useful where a neat, durable, late-blooming perennial is needed. Cut back old stems in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Plant Mr. Goodbud Sedum in full sun with well-drained soil. Set the crown level with the surrounding soil and space plants so each clump has room for airflow and mature growth.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods, especially in containers or very sandy soil.

3. Mulching: Apply a light mulch layer around the plant to reduce weeds and conserve moisture. Keep mulch away from the crown so the succulent stems remain open and healthy.

4. Pruning: Leave spent flower heads standing through winter for texture, or remove them after bloom for a tidier look. Cut stems back in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.

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FAQs

How large does Mr. Goodbud Sedum get?
Mr. Goodbud Sedum typically grows about 18–24 inches tall and wide, forming a compact upright clump that fits well in borders, rock gardens, and container plantings.
When does Mr. Goodbud Sedum bloom?
Mr. Goodbud Sedum blooms from late summer into fall with rich purple-pink flower clusters, providing valuable late-season color after many earlier perennials have finished flowering.
Does Mr. Goodbud Sedum attract pollinators?
Yes. Its late-season flower clusters attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a strong addition to sunny pollinator-friendly gardens.

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Full Sun
Flowering
Lush Foliage

Mature Height	1' - 3'
Mature Spread	0-5 ft
Botanical Name	Sedum hybrid Mr. Goodbud
Bloom Time	Mid Summer
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Crassulaceae
Flower Color	Pink
Hardiness Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#1 Container

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Growing Zones 3-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -40)

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