Sedum 'Firecracker' - Stonecrop
🌿 Features
Type: Hardy perennial succulent
Common Name: Stonecrop
Scientific Name: Sedum spurium 'Firecracker'
Foliage Color: Olive-green to bronze fleshy leaves, turning vibrant red and bright orange in autumn and winter
Flower Color: Pale pink to creamy white
Mature Height: 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches)
Mature Width: 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches)
Habit: Creeping and spreading, forming a dense, colorful mat
Bloom Time: July to September
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Very low
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, poor
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Nectar-rich Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Pet Toxicity: Non-toxic
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✂️ Care
Extremely low-maintenance plant, perfect for beginner gardeners and no-maintenance gardens. Water very sparingly, only during prolonged dry spells. Prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Lightly prune in spring to maintain a compact shape and encourage dense growth.

