Red Carpet Caucasian Stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet')
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Deciduous Perennial in the Crassulaceae Family | |||
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Available August 29 |
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Teaser | Red-tinged foliage keeps its color throughout the growing season, then turns deep burgundy in fall, winter. Occasional deep carmine-red flowers. | ||
Sedum spurium, commonly known as Two-Row Stonecrop, is a versatile and low-growing succulent that brings vibrant color and texture to the landscape. This mat-forming sedum features thick, fleshy leaves that emerge green and develop rich burgundy or bronze tones when exposed to full sun. In mid to late summer, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped pink or white flowers that create a stunning contrast against the colorful foliage. Adaptable and easy to grow, Sedum spurium is an excellent choice for rock gardens, slopes, green roofs, and spilling over the edges of containers. Its rapid spread and tolerance for poor, well-drained soils make it a reliable ground cover that effectively suppresses weeds and adds visual interest to water-wise, drought-resistant plantings. |
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Mature Size | 3 - 6 inches tall. 12 - 18 inches wide. | ||
Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Full Sun | ||
Moisture Tolerance | Dry - Medium | ||
Zones | 3a - 9b (Usually hardy to -40° F) | ||
Tags | Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Extended Bloom Time, Fall Color, Filler, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Dried Flowers, Good for Rock Garden, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Non-Allergenic, Normal Soil, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Succulent, Tolerant of Hot Dry Site, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest | ||
Bloom Period | August-September | ||
Flower Color | Red | ||
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Photos of This with...Chocolate Chip Bugleweed, Coral Bells 'Palace Purple', Angelina Stonecrop |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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