Sedum 'Touchdown Teak'
Best low-maintenance groundcover for busy gardeners seeking year-round color.
Sedum 'Touchdown Teak' is a highly adaptable perennial stonecrop, thriving in heat, humidity, drought, cold, and poor soil. Its rounded foliage displays striking red-brown to plum-brown hues that persist through winter. Mid-summer brings vibrant red flowers, attracting pollinators like butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees, and are also perfect for dried arrangements. This variety forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat, ideal for borders and containers, reaching about 8 inches tall and spreading up to 16 inches wide.
$14.95
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-66%
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SKU
35314
Who it's for
- Pollinator advocates wanting to support bees during late autumn
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, moody foliage for perennial borders
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, drought-resistant landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Landscapers needing fast-growing groundcover to fill large areas quickly
- Gardeners with limited sun exposure in their landscape
- Beginners prone to overwatering their container or garden plants
Performance breakdown
Environmental Resilience
Thrives in extreme heat, drought, and cold with minimal intervention.
Pollinator Appeal
Vibrant blooms act as a magnet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.
Winter Interest
Rich plum-brown foliage maintains striking color long after summer ends.
Maintenance Ease
Dense growth habit naturally suppresses weeds for a low-effort landscape.
Versatility
Compact size works equally well in garden borders or decorative containers.
Hardiness Range
Extensive zone compatibility makes this a reliable choice for most climates.
Key Specs
SKU
35314
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
15 in
Mature Width
16 in
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Bloom Period
Late Summer to Early Fall
Hardiness Zones
4 - 10
State Shipping Restrictions
GU, HI, PR, VI
Features
- Exceptional adaptability to various conditions
- Striking foliage color through winter
- Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees
- Flowers are great for dried arrangements
- Forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat
- Suitable for container gardening
- Low maintenance plant
- Drought tolerant
What customers say
Customers rave about the 'Touchdown Teak' sedum's striking design and exceptional quality. Its deep, rich reddish brown foliage offers a unique aesthetic that reliably maintains its color all season long. Reviewers consistently note the plant's robust health upon arrival and impressive vigor once established. This sedum is a standout choice for adding sophisticated color and texture to sunny garden spaces. Its low maintenance nature and dependable performance make it a highly valued addition for many gardeners seeking beauty and ease.
Know before you buy
No, this variety is highly drought-tolerant. Once it has established its root system, it thrives with minimal supplemental watering, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
Yes, 'Touchdown Teak' is prized for its persistent foliage. Its deep red-brown to plum-brown leaves remain vibrant through the winter months, providing consistent color in your garden.
Absolutely. Because it forms a dense, compact mat and is highly adaptable, it performs very well in containers. Just ensure the pot has good drainage to keep the plant healthy.
This sedum requires full sun to maintain its deep, rich foliage color and to bloom effectively. Aim for a spot that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily.
Yes, its growth habit is quite useful for weed control. It forms a dense, low-growing mat that covers the soil surface, effectively suppressing weeds in borders and garden beds.
Yes, the vibrant red flowers are excellent for dried arrangements. You can harvest them in late summer or early fall and preserve them to enjoy their color long after the growing season ends.
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