Oktoberfest Sedum Seeds

Oktoberfest (Sedum acre 'Oktoberfest') is a vibrant, low-growing perennial stonecrop celebrated for its brilliant seasonal foliage, cheerful golden flowers, and exceptional durability. This improved selection of Goldmoss Stonecrop forms a dense carpet of succulent foliage that begins the season bright green before developing spectacular shades of bronze, copper, orange, crimson, and burgundy as cooler autumn weather arrives. In late spring and early summer, masses of tiny, star-shaped golden-yellow flowers completely cover the foliage, creating a dazzling display that attracts pollinators while providing year-round beauty in even the toughest growing conditions.

Oktoberfest is ideal for rock gardens, alpine gardens, green roofs, fairy gardens, retaining walls, stone pathways, dry slopes, containers, edging, and planting between stepping stones. Its dense, creeping habit creates a colorful living carpet that softens hard landscapes while suppressing weeds and reducing soil erosion. It combines beautifully with Sempervivum, creeping thyme, hardy ice plants, saxifrages, dwarf ornamental grasses, and other drought-tolerant perennials.

Sow seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the final spring frost or sow outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Scatter seeds over the surface of a fine, well-drained seed-starting mix and gently press them into the soil without covering deeply, as light encourages germination. Maintain temperatures between 65° and 72°F while keeping the surface lightly moist. Germination generally occurs within 14 to 28 days.

Transplant seedlings into full sun and sharply drained soil once established. Oktoberfest thrives in lean, sandy, gravelly, or rocky soils and performs best where drainage is excellent. Once established, it requires very little watering and easily tolerates prolonged drought, poor soils, wind, and summer heat. Avoid rich soils and excessive irrigation, which can produce overly lush growth and reduce the brilliant foliage coloration.