Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’ (Caucasian Stonecrop)
Stonecrop 'Red Carpet', Red Carpet Stonecrop, Two Row Stonecrop 'Red Carpet, Phedimus spurius 'Red Carpet', Sedum spurium 'Atropurpureum', Sedum spurium 'Coccineum, Sedum spurium 'Elizabeth'
Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’ (Caucasian Stonecrop) is mat-forming evergreen perennial with fleshy, bronze and green leaves that turn beet-red in fall and winter. The striking foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. Sitting atop short stems, clusters of deep reddish-pink, star-shaped flowers appear in summer. Drought tolerant, ‘Red Carpet’ can withstand poor, dry soil conditions. Wonderful as a ground cover, in the rock garden, along walkways or cascading over stone walls.
- Grows up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm).
- Best grown in full sun, in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates some light shade.
- Perfect for rock gardens, containers, as a groundcover or edging plant.
- Virtually disease and pest free. Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!
- Propagate by seed or division.
- Sedum spurium species is native to the Caucusus.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3" - 6" (10cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
3" - 6" (10cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
