Can I divide sedum in the fall?

Question

I'm used to doing it in the spring - usually I just pull out a stem and plop it in the ground by itself. Next season it turns into a bush/cabbage-like bunch. Question is, can I do this now? If I do, will it turn into a "bush" in the spring? The plant is still blooming. I live in Maryland/metro DC/Balto area. What do you think? Thanks

Answer 1

I divided my sedum a couple of weeks ago while they were blooming and they look just fine. I live in Utah, so don't know if there is time for you to do it or not. I think probably so. Good luck!

Answer 2

Really, I wouldn't. I would wait until spring. We can never say what the winter will be like. You can do it now, but the parts could die due to winter conditions. Admittedly in 'balmy' Maryland (compared to Fridged Michigan) your chances are pretty good.

Ofcourse you can always pull the "branches" off and grow them as you have in the past as well.

Definitely give the plants a dose of fertilizer in the spring to help the plants recover. Always follow the directions on the label.

Good luck-

Answer 3

I usually grow this stuff inside as a house plant -- i would divide it and bring it for the winter. THen you can harden it off to the weather in the spring.

Otherwise I would either wait and go with what you know, or pick one bunch to experiment with and make notes to see how well it does.

Answer 4

I am in Alabama and I cut mine anytime I want to share. I use a shovel and cut through the middle and then cross it again. Effectively getting four " babies " from the mother plant. I never have problems wit mine coming back or growing anywhere I move it. it seems to grow in full sun, partial sun, slight shade and modest shade. I ahve never tried it in a deeply shaded area becuase I like the color to be deep and rich.
Good luck.

Answer 5

Yes you can and yes most likely you will have a good size plant once it starts growing again after the winter break.