Benefits of Sedum

Heat & drought tolerant, hardy, low nutrient needs, quick coverage, self-generating, low maintenance, low fire load, low profile Sedums have proven to work very well on the harsh/extreme rooftop environment They are succulents – they store water in their leaves so they require very little irrigation. They have thick waxy leaves – preserve water and minimize water loss from leaf surfaces. Sedums are CAM plants – they close the stomata during the day and uses stored CO2 taken in at night (and stored in acid form) for photosynthesis to minimize water loss. Low profile plants that do not need trimming/mowing. They regenerate themselves through seeds and cuttings. Sedums flower profusely in the summer and provide food for pollinators such as bees and butterflies