Sedum spurium 'Coccineum'
More About Sedum spurium 'Coccineum'
- AKA Sedum spurium 'Purple Carpet'
- Low, mat-like, trailing habit
- Clusters of deep crimson, star-shaped flowers
- Dense mats of bronze-green foliage in the summer
- Leaves turn purple-red in the fall and are considered semi-evergreen
- In winter, old growth withers away to reveal new rosettes set for the new year
- Bloom Time: early to late summer
- Flower Height: 15 cm
- Foliage Height: 10 cm
Zone:
3Height:
8-10 cmSpread:
25-30 cmColour:
CrimsonGenus Overview: Sedum
Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Sedum are some of the most versitile perennials on the planet. Best grown in an average to dry, extremely well-drained soil, in full sun. They are valued for their ability to handle intense heat, and hardy enough to survive the harshest of winters, making them a perferred plant to use in xeriscaping. Most sedum can tolerate short periods of wet or shade, but note, sun and moisture levels directly effect the colour and growing habits of every sedum. Taller cultivars will benefit from pruning 6-8 weeks prior to bloom time (cut back to about 1/3) to encourage a sturdier, compact habit and prevent the heavy, flower clusters from flopping over.
Sedum spurium 'Coccineum' Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Heat Tolerant
Evergreen
Rock garden
Ground cover
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
XeriscapeFall Color
Flowering Time
SummerHabit
TrailingFoliage Color
RedBronze
Green
Landscape uses
Rooftop (extensive)Border/edging
Suitable Substitutions for Sedum spurium 'Coccineum'
Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut'
Two-row Stonecrop
Sedum spurium 'John Creech'
Two-row Stonecrop
