{"product_id":"nova-cherry-fizz-sedum","title":"Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNova Cherry Fizz Sedum brings bright cherry-red flower clusters to Apple Valley, Burnsville, and Lakeville pollinator gardens on a tidy 10-inch mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:600px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;width:40%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSedum 'Nova Cherry Fizz'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e8-12in tall × 14-16in wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eBloom \/ Foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eCherry-red flowers Aug-Sep; deep wine fall foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs) for best color and form. Some varieties tolerate light shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eVery low. Highly drought-tolerant — overwatering is the most common way to kill a sedum.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eTolerates Minnesota clay-loam if well-drained. Prefers gritty or sandy soil — amend clay with sand or gravel at planting. AVOID wet sites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e3-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a). Reliable to -40°F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eRarely browsed — sedum succulent foliage is unappealing to deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eSucculent — fleshy leaves in green, blue-green, burgundy, gold, or variegated. Many turn brilliant red-burgundy in fall.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eModerate — clumps slowly expand year-over-year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock gardens + dry sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSedums are the rock-garden classic — handle dry, gritty soil and intense sun without complaint. Perfect for boulder plantings, slope stabilization, and crevice planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFall color\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTall sedums (Autumn Fire, Autumn Joy) become vivid rust-red in September-October, a key contributor to the late-season Minnesota garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSedum blooms are critical late-season nectar — bees and butterflies flock to them in August-September after most perennials are past peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact mounded sedum with cherry-red flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact size and the brightest red of any sedum. That's why Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum has earned a spot in our Minnesota launch catalog — it's a sedum we're confident will thrive in your Twin Cities landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum in the Twin Cities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (mid-April through early June) or early fall (late August through late September). Avoid planting during peak summer heat — Twin Cities heat waves can stress newly installed root balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hrs) for best color and form. Some varieties tolerate light shade. Choose a location with the mature size of 8-12in tall × 14-16in wide in mind — give Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum room to fill out without crowding fences, sidewalks, or neighboring plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam if well-drained. Prefers gritty or sandy soil — amend clay with sand or gravel at planting. AVOID wet sites. If your Twin Cities yard has heavy clay (common in Plymouth, Eden Prairie, and Wayzata), amend the planting hole with 25-30% compost to improve drainage. For sandy soils in parts of Anoka and Washington counties, mix in compost to improve water retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDig a hole 2× the width of the root ball and the same depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoosen the sides of the hole — slick clay walls block root expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum so the top of the root ball is 1-2\" above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed 25% with compost. Tamp gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater deeply (5+ gallons) immediately after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulch 2-3\" deep, keeping mulch 2\" away from the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year (establishment):\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1-2× per week from April through October. Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum needs consistent moisture to develop a strong root system for its first Minnesota winter. Check soil moisture 4-6\" deep — water when the top 2-3\" feels dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished (year 2+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low. Highly drought-tolerant — overwatering is the most common way to kill a sedum. During typical Twin Cities summers, supplemental water during 2+ week dry spells is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply in late October before ground freeze — this protects Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum through dry winter winds. Apply a fresh 2-3\" layer of mulch in November to insulate the root zone through deep freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back to ground level in early spring before new growth. Tall sedums (Autumn Joy \/ Autumn Fire) keep dried flower heads through winter — leave standing for interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum is rated for zones 3-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — the Twin Cities metro is zone 4b–5a, well within its hardiness range. Compact size and the brightest red of any sedum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nModerate — clumps slowly expand year-over-year. Expect mature size (8-12in tall × 14-16in wide) within 5-8 years depending on site conditions and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill deer eat Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRarely browsed — sedum succulent foliage is unappealing to deer. In high-deer-pressure suburbs (Wayzata, Stillwater, Hudson), supplemental fencing or repellents may help young plants establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I plant Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum in part shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull sun (6+ hrs) for best color and form. Some varieties tolerate light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size gallon should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe typically offer Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum in #2, #5, #10, and sometimes larger gallon sizes. Smaller sizes establish faster and cost less; larger sizes give instant impact. For most Twin Cities residential landscapes, #5 or #10 gallon is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere We Deliver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Timbers Minnesota delivers and installs Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum across the Twin Cities metro — Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Bloomington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Eagan, Roseville, Shoreview, Stillwater, Woodbury, Hudson, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Victoria, Chaska, and surrounding communities. Live Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum grown for our climate and delivered fresh from our Waconia, MN nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tidy sedum reaches 14–16 in wide, so space plants about 15 in apart for a knit-together drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants needed (15 in spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor rock gardens and crevices, plant in clusters of 3–5 about 15 in apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNova Cherry Fizz Sedum Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fleshy, succulent rosettes emerge and slowly build into a compact 10-in mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage stays crisp and drought-proof through heat; flower buds form in tight clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry-red flower clusters open August–September over deepening wine-red foliage, feeding late bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried seed heads stand through snow for structure; cut back in spring as new growth appears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autumn-fire-sedum\"\u003eAutumn Fire Sedum\u003c\/a\u003e — taller sedum that extends the late-season rust-red show.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-bluestem\"\u003eLittle Bluestem\u003c\/a\u003e — native prairie grass adds vertical contrast and fall copper tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sombrero-granada-gold-coneflower\"\u003eSombrero Granada Gold Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e — gold daisies bridge the summer-to-fall pollinator window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-moonshine-yarrow\"\u003eLittle Moonshine Yarrow\u003c\/a\u003e — canary-yellow flat-tops over silver foliage love the same lean, sunny ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Nova Cherry Fizz Sedum Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives in full sun and gritty, sharply drained soil, shrugs off drought, and deer rarely touch its succulent leaves — ideal for rock gardens, slopes, hot borders, and crevice plantings. Not a fit in wet, heavy clay or shade, where overwatering and soggy winter soil are the fastest way to rot a sedum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54169960907057,"sku":"P5681","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Nova_cherry_fizz_sedum_1_434a3bad-d444-4ce2-99b5-88e7b0c53dd8.jpg?v=1778451945","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/nova-cherry-fizz-sedum","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}