Variegated Stonecrop
Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'
Full sun
Water occasionally once established; more in containers and extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | SEE-dum SPEW-ri-um |
|---|---|
| Lore | The genus is from the Latin verb sedere, to sit, which describes the procumbent growth habit of many species. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, spreading 12 to 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | Easy succulent for pots and troughs with alpines and other more tropical choices. A superior rock garden plant or use in crumbling stone walls, slopes and banks. Excellent edging along flagstone paths. Belongs in all succulent gardens as light value foliage contrast. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water occasionally once established; more in containers and extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium); Hens and Chicks (Echeveria); Yarrow (Achillea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Cranesbill (Geranium); Tickseed (Coreopsis) |
Thrives in average to very lean, well-drained soil. Takes light shade, particularly in hot southern climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established in landscape. Take care not to overwater. As groundcover, space plants 12 to 15 in. apart, closer for faster fill. Fertilize sparingly.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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