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.
Sedum spurium 'Elizabeth'
Stonecrop
- Terrific low growing groundcover
- Bronze foliage
- Pinkish-red flowers bloom in summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in well drained, dry to medium moisture soil in full sun, protect from excessive wet winter conditions Tolerates very light shade and poor soils, Drought tolerant once established Deadhead taller varieties after blooming or leave blooms for winter interest Plants can be divided in spring or grown from cuttings, Great feature in the rock garden
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Evergreen
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Ground Cover
- Edging
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Great Foliage
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Multi-Color
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil
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.

