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Clipping Autumn Joy Sedum

17 years ago

I have three very nice Autumn Joy Sedum that I planted last year in a perennial bed. A large shrub has since begun to shade the bed and I'm worrying that the sedums will start to lie flat. A reference book that I was reading suggested a 1/3 trim. Has anyone had success with this? Is it too late to do now? I don't want to jepordize the fall blooms. I am planning to transplant them after they bloom. Any help will be great.

Rob in ATL

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creatrix
17 years ago
I've had great success trimming sedum. It's not too late to do. I trim all of mine now, even in good sun they flop in my yard. Maybe the soil is too rich.

Be careful- dropped trimmings may root! That can be good or bad.
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