2026 AAS Ornamental Winner
Sedum Spectacular
This exceptional Sedum spectabile grown from seed delivers the rock-solid garden performance typically found only in vegetative varieties. The plants are remarkably sturdy, full, and do not flop, maintaining a tight, compact, mounded habit perfect for borders or containers. Noted for its excellent vigor and uniformity in both height and spread, this variety flowers slightly earlier than its comparisons. It produces generous, light pink flower clusters set against attractive, light green foliage, guaranteeing an excellent garden performer that provides reliable color and structure for your landscape.
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Plant Description
Genus:
Sedum
Species:
spectabile
Common Name:
Sedum
Plant Habit:
Upright, mounded
Plant Height:
12-14 inches
Plant Spread:
14-16 inches
Foliage Color:
Chartreuse green
Bloom Time:
Late Summer, Fall
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Size:
3 inches
Bloom Type:
Clusters
Breeder:
PanAmerican Seed
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Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
12-16 inches
Duration Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone:
3b-9a
Light Needs:
Full
Water Needs:
Normal
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Container:
Yes
Tall Background:
Yes
How to Grow:
Judges Observations
- “Plants were sturdy and did not flop.”
- “This variety performed great! A seed variety compared to a vegetative variety.”
- “Plant habit was comparable and uniform. Flower timing was slightly later but just as long. Also an excellent garden performer!”
- “Uniform height and spread; light green foliage. Leaves have rounded tips. Flowers are light pink clusters.”
- “Good mounded habit, good flower coverage.”
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