Variegated Stonecrop
Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'
SKU
07073
Attractive in all seasons, this perennial succulent features fleshy green leaves edged in white, taking on a pink blush in cooler weather. Ground-hugging stems spread to make an easy care groundcover. An excellent choice for rock gardens or containers. Evergreen except in coldest climates.
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Full sun
Water occasionally once established; more in containers and extreme heat.
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| 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/Fire Wise, 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
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