Mr. Goodbud Sedum

Name: Mr. Goodbud Sedum
Brand: Plants That Work
SKU: 18069
Price: 31.44 USD
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Sedum 'Mr. Goodbud'

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Plant your Mr. Goodbud Sedum in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can tolerate light shade, full sun ensures the sturdiest stems and the most vibrant purple-pink flower color.
Soil: This plant thrives in well-drained, gritty, or sandy soil and struggles in heavy clay that holds water. If you have dense soil, amend it with perlite or gravel to improve drainage, or consider planting in a raised bed to prevent root rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water deeply once a week to help the root system establish, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Once established, Mr. Goodbud is highly drought-tolerant and rarely needs supplemental water unless you are experiencing an extended dry spell. Overwatering is the most common issue with Sedum, leading to floppy stems and root disease, so err on the side of dry.

Pruning Tips

This perennial blooms on new growth, so you can prune it back in early spring before new shoots emerge or leave the dried flower heads up for winter interest. If you want a bushier plant, you can pinch back the stems in late spring (around late May), which encourages branching and more flowers. Cutting back the stems in spring also cleans up the plant for the new season.

Fertilizer Needs

Sedums are light feeders and generally do not require heavy fertilization; in fact, rich soil can make them leggy and weak. If your soil is very poor, apply a light layer of compost or a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth appears. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, as they promote soft leaf growth at the expense of flowers and stem strength.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

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Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

Exquisite color, six-inch bloomsSome Sedums give you...more. Mr. Goodbud (Sedum 'Mr. Goodbud') lives up to his name, with gigantic flower heads in a range of deep harvest hues. This plant turns heads with its showy display. With a compact, tidy form that fits beautifully even in already-stuffed garden borders, you'll be able to find a place for Mr. Goodbud. This is a perfect plant to highlight with a starring feature role in autumn.

You could call it rugged, with a strong upright growth habit and durable stems. Broad, flat flower heads develop with large white buds in mid-summer. The display deepens across the spectrum from beautiful, burnished reds to bright magenta purples and electric rose-pink. Sounds spectacular, right? You'll have to see this plant to believe it!

Use it where the setting sun will set off the starry flowers in a fiery display!

Mr. Goodbud grows with vigor, even in rocky or poor soils. The handsome form is bushy and well-branched and the red stems easily carry the weight of the six-inch blooms. Deep blue-green succulent foliage brings an impactful "gravitas" to the edge of your sunny planting beds all season. The serrated leaves are glaucous with a grayed-purple cast.

Mr. Goodbud is cold hardy, deer resistant, heat and drought tolerant, AND so beautiful in the fall! This superior Sedum selection attracts droves of late-season, bees and butterflies, and migrating pollinators such as the Monarch, who rely on the nectar. But you'll have plenty of blooms to steal a few for your indoor floral bouquets without feeling too jealous!

Planting and Application:

Use in containers for an eye-catching and easy-care focal point. They happily decorate balconies, decks, patios, and porches. They'll forgive you if you forget to water them from time to time! Add colorful cheer and these evenly mounded clumps as formal and informal planter thrillers around your seating areas and poolside deck.

Include sunny borders near the edge of the bed. Wonderful edging and filler plants, plus the orderly growth and bright color add the finishing touch to your garden borders and edges! Rock Gardens, pollinator borders, Cottage borders, and Xeric landscaping area where these plants really shine! Even thriving in tough spots like hell strips along the road, sidewalk, and driveway!

They'll be a magnificent partner for Asters or Coneflowers for a wonderful autumn display! Create a modern planting by using it in front of Ornamental Grasses to polish the look. You'll gain movement, color, and bold style. Add Adam's Needle Yucca for a desert look, even in Zone 4, but just as brilliantly through Zone 9!

Fill a wide, open area with a mass planting of Mr. Goodbud. Space them 10 inches apart, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. By planting like this, you'll pretty up large drifts of bare ground, slow erosion on slopes, and create a spectacle out of a hard-to-mow hillside!

Underplant with several kinds of groundcover Sedum as part of a special, curated collection. You'll enjoy months of blooms without lifting a finger by choosing a mixture of Sedum and perennial varieties with overlapping bloom times.

Very Showy Stonecrop & Award of Garden Merit Winner
Early-Blooming Purple Pink Flowers Are Half a Foot Wide!
Large Flower Heads On Sturdy, Purple-Red Stems Resist Flopping
Beloved by Migrating Butterflies as Late Season Nectar Resource
Blue-Green, Succulent Foliage
Trim, Compact Form
Outstanding Fall Color & Winter Interest
Rock Gardens, Specimen, Edging, Containers & En Masse

#ProPlantTips for Care:

These widely adaptable, low-maintenance plants are easy to grow in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil. Give it full sun all day long, at least 6 hours of direct sunlight is required. During the first season, give it a medium amount of water on a regular basis. After the fleshy roots are well-established in your soil, you can ease off on the supplemental water. We always recommend that you protect your investment with water in a prolonged drought. But Mr. Goodbud Sedum is a water-wise perennial, but do appreciate a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch around the root zone to keep more moisture consistency in the soil.

Leave the dried stalks standing for winter. The large dried flowers catch and sculpt light snowfall in a very interesting way and birds pluck seeds from them for a late-season treat. For a clean-looking appearance, remove the old foliage before new growth begins in the early spring.

Easily Grown in Full Sun
Thrives in Almost Any Well-Drained Soil - Poor Soil Tolerant
Regular Moisture At First - Drought Tolerant Once Established
Prune Down Early Spring
Deer Don't Prefer This Gorgeous Plant
Cold Hardy, Heat & Drought Tolerant

You'll always admire this high-performing, boldly colorful perennial. Order Mr. Goodbud Sedum from Nature Hills this season and add a burst of lively color to your fall landscape. Other than that, no special care is required. You'll appreciate these exceptional plants more every year. Order Mr. Goodbud Sedum!

Botanical Name

Sedum 'Mr. Goodbud'
Class
- Saxifragales
Species

hybrid
Cultivar

Mr. Goodbud
Growing Zones

4-9
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1 ft
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Purple
- Pink
Leaf Color
- Green
- Purple
Fall Color

Yellow
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
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AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

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Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Mr. Goodbud Sedum get at maturity?

Mr. Goodbud Sedum forms compact, bushy mounds with a tidy growth habit that fits well in crowded garden borders. The plant produces sturdy red stems that easily support the impressive six-inch flower heads. Its evenly mounded clumps make it perfect for edging sunny borders.

Does Mr. Goodbud Sedum come back every year as a perennial?

Yes, Mr. Goodbud Sedum is a cold hardy perennial that returns each year with vigorous growth. This durable plant develops its spectacular 6-inch flower heads from mid-summer through fall, providing reliable seasonal color. Plant it once and enjoy years of autumn blooms available at naturehills.com.

What are the sunlight requirements for Mr. Goodbud Sedum?

Mr. Goodbud Sedum thrives in full sun conditions. This hardy perennial needs bright, direct sunlight to develop its spectacular six-inch flower heads and deep harvest colors. Plant it in your sunniest garden spots where it can soak up maximum light for the best blooming performance.

What type of soil does Mr. Goodbud Sedum need, and how important is drainage?

Mr. Goodbud Sedum thrives in rocky or poor soils and tolerates drought conditions well. Like most sedums, it requires excellent drainage to prevent root rot. Plant in well-draining soil or amend heavy clay with coarse sand or gravel for best results.

How often should I water Mr. Goodbud Sedum, and is it drought tolerant?

Mr. Goodbud Sedum is highly drought tolerant and thrives even in poor, rocky soils with minimal watering. This hardy perennial forgives forgotten watering and actually prefers drier conditions once established. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

How do I prune or care for Mr. Goodbud Sedum in spring?

Cut Mr. Goodbud Sedum back to 2-3 inches in early spring before new growth emerges. This hardy perennial requires minimal care beyond removing dead flower heads and stems from the previous season. Simply trim away any winter damage and divide clumps every 3-4 years if needed.

Is Mr. Goodbud Sedum deer resistant?

Yes, Mr. Goodbud Sedum is deer resistant along with being heat and drought tolerant. Its succulent foliage and sturdy growth habit naturally deter browsing deer. Plant it in sunny borders or containers where deer are a concern for reliable, low-maintenance color.

How is Mr. Goodbud Sedum shipped—bare root, potted, or something else?

Mr. Goodbud Sedum typically ships as a potted plant during the growing season. This sturdy perennial establishes quickly and can be planted spring through fall in most zones. Plant your potted sedum in well-draining soil for best results.

Can Mr. Goodbud Sedum handle cold winters and hot summers?

Mr. Goodbud Sedum is cold hardy and heat tolerant, thriving in challenging weather conditions. This tough perennial also handles drought well once established. Plant it in full sun with well-draining soil for best cold and heat tolerance.