SunSparkler®
Sedum hybrid 'SunSparkler Neon Nova'
Stonecrop
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- Burgundy-red and pink variegated foliage
- Clusters of large reddish-pink, star-shaped flowers bloom summer to fall
- Great for rock gardens and as a ground cover
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers dry to average moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Drought tolerant once established, avoid wet areas. Plants can be divided in spring and some varieties can be propagated by cuttings or self-seeding. Plants can be deadheaded to neaten the planting and flower heads of tall varieties can be left for winter interest and food for songbirds or cut down.
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 16-18 in
Spacing: 18-20 in
Bloom Color: Pink, Red
Zone: 4-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Ground Cover
- Garden
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Sedum
Common Name: Sedum
Distinctive fleshy, succulent foliage in a range of colors such as green, burgundy and chartreuse. Growth habits vary from upright and clumping to creeping groundcovers. Flowers are generally in clusters of star-shaped blooms, often pink, red or yellow. Blooming from early summer to mid fall depending on variety. Great for beds and borders, containers and rock gardens.