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Variegated Stonecrop
Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'
Pronunciation: SEE-dum SPEW-ri-um
SKU #07073
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, spreading 12 to 18 in. wide.
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| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Poolside, Ground Cover |
| 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. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium); Hens and Chicks (Echeveria); Yarrow (Achillea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Cranesbill (Geranium); Tickseed (Coreopsis) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | Sedum is classified into the Crassulaceae, containing about 600 species. This species is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe. |
| Lore | The genus is from the Latin verb sedere, to sit, which describes the procumbent growth habit of many species. |
Details
| Description | 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Style
| Landscape Use | Container, Poolside, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium); Hens and Chicks (Echeveria); Yarrow (Achillea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Cranesbill (Geranium); Tickseed (Coreopsis) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
|---|
History
| History | Sedum is classified into the Crassulaceae, containing about 600 species. This species is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe. |
|---|---|
| Lore | The genus is from the Latin verb sedere, to sit, which describes the procumbent growth habit of many species. |
Frequently asked questions
Does Variegated Stonecrop produce flowers?
Summer
Is Variegated Stonecrop evergreen or deciduous?
Variegated Stonecrop is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Variegated Stonecrop?
Variegated Stonecrop is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Variegated Stonecrop resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Variegated Stonecrop grow?
Variegated Stonecrop has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Variegated Stonecrop in my landscape?
Variegated Stonecrop is suitable for: Container, Poolside, Ground Cover.
How can I use Variegated Stonecrop in my garden design?
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.
What color are Variegated Stonecrop flowers?
Variegated Stonecrop produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Variegated Stonecrop?
Variegated Stonecrop has Multicolored foliage.
What plants grow well with Variegated Stonecrop?
Good companion plants for Variegated Stonecrop include: Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium); Hens and Chicks (Echeveria); Yarrow (Achillea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Cranesbill (Geranium); Tickseed (Coreopsis).
How do I care for Variegated Stonecrop?
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.
What is the history of Variegated Stonecrop?
Sedum is classified into the Crassulaceae, containing about 600 species. This species is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe.
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