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Garden Gem Spotlight: Lemon Ball Sedum

Bold color, easy charm, and sunshine in plant form

If you’ve ever wished for a plant that’s cheerful, tough-as-nails, and practically takes care of itself—Lemon Ball Sedum is your answer. At Wrights Market, we love plants that make a big impact with very little fuss, and this bright chartreuse beauty does exactly that.

It’s like planting little bursts of sunshine all over your garden.

A Little Background

Lemon Ball Sedum is a cultivar of Sedum mexicanum, known for its striking lime-yellow foliage and tidy, mounding shape. Unlike many succulents that prefer desert climates, this one thrives in the hot, humid conditions of the South—making it a perfect fit for Georgia gardens.

It’s also deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly… basically, the whole Southern hospitality package in one happy little plant.

Where It Grows Best

Lemon Ball Sedum is hardy in USDA zones 7–11, so it thrives in much of the South and beyond. You’ll love it planted in:

• Full sun (the more sun, the brighter the color)

• Well-drained soil, even sandy or rocky beds

• Containers, hanging baskets, borders, or tucked into rock gardens

And the best part? It loves heat. When other plants are wilting in August, Lemon Ball will still be glowing.

Plant Care Tips – The Wrights Market Way

This one’s easy to love and even easier to care for:

• Water sparingly—it prefers dry feet, so don’t overdo it

• No fertilizer needed, though a little compost in spring can boost growth

• Trim lightly if it gets leggy or to shape into containers

• Divide and share! It spreads gently and can be divided to fill in other areas or gifted to a friend (Southern tradition, after all)

Whether you’re designing a sunny container, adding pop to your perennial border, or just want a garden that looks joyful even in the heat, Lemon Ball Sedum is a vibrant must-have.

Come visit us at Wrights Market and grab a few for your sunny spots—we promise, they’ll make you smile every time you pass by.