Bronze Carpet Stonecrop

Sedum spurium 'Bronze Carpet'

Pronunciation: SEE-dum SPUR-ee-um
SKU #07094
3-9

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, 24 in. wide.

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Description This beautiful trailing succulent forms a lush, ground-hugging mat of bronze-red foliage, yet needs little water once established. Dainty pink flower stalks occasionally rise above the foliage. Useful in borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing contrast to green or gray-leaved plants. Evergreen in mild winter regions.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Fast
Landscape Use Border, Container, Ground Cover
Design Ideas This is an excellent selection for rock gardens, hillsides or as a groundcover in full sun where its color will be most intense. Planted in fast-draining soil, this carefree succulent will thrive with little care. A popular choice for planting on green walls and rooftops.
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Bronze
Companion Plants Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Basket of Gold (Alyssum); Cranesbill (Geranium)
Care Instructions Thrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Benefits from light shade in very hot summer climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. As groundcover, space plants 2 to 3 ft. apart; closer for faster fill. Fertilize sparingly.
History Sedum spurium is an herbaceous perennial with succulent-like leaves from Caucasus, a geopolitical region located between Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Leaves are edible either raw or cooked, but have a bitter taste.
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DescriptionThis beautiful trailing succulent forms a lush, ground-hugging mat of bronze-red foliage, yet needs little water once established. Dainty pink flower stalks occasionally rise above the foliage. Useful in borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing contrast to green or gray-leaved plants. Evergreen in mild winter regions.
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateFast
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Design IdeasThis is an excellent selection for rock gardens, hillsides or as a groundcover in full sun where its color will be most intense. Planted in fast-draining soil, this carefree succulent will thrive with little care. A popular choice for planting on green walls and rooftops.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorBronze
Companion PlantsHens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Basket of Gold (Alyssum); Cranesbill (Geranium)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Benefits from light shade in very hot summer climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. As groundcover, space plants 2 to 3 ft. apart; closer for faster fill. Fertilize sparingly.
History
HistorySedum spurium is an herbaceous perennial with succulent-like leaves from Caucasus, a geopolitical region located between Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Leaves are edible either raw or cooked, but have a bitter taste.

Frequently asked questions

Does Bronze Carpet Stonecrop produce flowers?
Summer
Is Bronze Carpet Stonecrop evergreen or deciduous?
Bronze Carpet Stonecrop is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Bronze Carpet Stonecrop?
Bronze Carpet Stonecrop is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing.
Is Bronze Carpet Stonecrop resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Bronze Carpet Stonecrop grow?
Bronze Carpet Stonecrop has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Bronze Carpet Stonecrop in my landscape?
Bronze Carpet Stonecrop is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover.
How can I use Bronze Carpet Stonecrop in my garden design?
This is an excellent selection for rock gardens, hillsides or as a groundcover in full sun where its color will be most intense. Planted in fast-draining soil, this carefree succulent will thrive with little care. A popular choice for planting on green walls and rooftops.
What color are Bronze Carpet Stonecrop flowers?
Bronze Carpet Stonecrop produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Bronze Carpet Stonecrop?
Bronze Carpet Stonecrop has Bronze foliage.
What plants grow well with Bronze Carpet Stonecrop?
Good companion plants for Bronze Carpet Stonecrop include: Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Basket of Gold (Alyssum); Cranesbill (Geranium).
How do I care for Bronze Carpet Stonecrop?
Thrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Benefits from light shade in very hot summer climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. As groundcover, space plants 2 to 3 ft. apart; closer for faster fill. Fertilize sparingly.
What is the history of Bronze Carpet Stonecrop?
Sedum spurium is an herbaceous perennial with succulent-like leaves from Caucasus, a geopolitical region located between Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Leaves are edible either raw or cooked, but have a bitter taste.

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