# Sedum Soil Types
Sedum is a hardy, evergreen plant that tends to be low-growing. It is practically disease- and pest-free, making it ideal for many gardens and landscaping uses. The range of colors available and the soils it is capable of growing in make sedums a versatile plant.
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Ideal Soil
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Sedums prefer loose, well-drained soil. This type of soil allows the sedum’s roots to spread easily and provides adequate moisture without drowning the roots. Poorly drained soils can be problematic.
Other Soils
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Sedums are drought tolerant. They can grow in soils where little moisture is naturally present or where little rain falls. They can also grow where little soil exists at all such as in crevices in rocks and along borders of beds.
Uses
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Because of the diversity of soil types sedums can thrive in, they are often used as ground cover, as plants in rock gardens and as foliar interest atop rock walls. The leaves add textural interest year-round. Leaves and flowers add color interest.
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