Sedum spurium ‘tricolor’ - Stonecrop

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Hardy perennial succulent plant
Common name: Stonecrop
Scientific name: Sedum spurium 'tricolor'
Foliage color: Fleshy light green to cream leaves, bordered with pink and red, intensifying into purplish and bright red hues in autumn and under strong sun exposure
Flower color: Pale pink to rosy white
Mature height: 15 to 20 cm
Mature width: 30 to 45 cm
Habit: Creeping and mat-forming, creating a very ornamental dense carpet
Flowering period: July to September
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Very low
Soil type: Well-drained, light, poor
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Extremely easy to care for plant, ideal for beginner gardeners. Water very little, only in case of prolonged drought. Prefers well-drained soil to avoid root rot. No pruning necessary. Perfect for rock gardens, low walls, green roofs, succulent gardens, and shallow containers.