Sedum spathulifolium 'Carnea'

Also Known As

Carnea Broadleaf Stonecrop
Carnea Pacific Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Sedum spathulifolium 'Carnea' plant details

Sedum spathulifolium 'Carnea' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with red foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum spathulifolium 'Carnea'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen red
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: colonizing, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, native plant, rock garden, roof garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spathulifolium 'Carnea'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Dense carpet of powdery gray rosettes.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Similar to 'Cape Blanco', but with a reddish tint to the silvery foliage. A handsome selection that combines nicely with other succulents like Dudleya pulverulenta. Hardy to 10 °F.

By: Native Sons

Northwest native stonecrop with little rosettes of silvery blue, fleshy leaves with hints of red and purple and, in summer yellow flowers hovering above the mat forming ground cover. Full sun to light shade in well-drained soil with little summer water. 4" tall x 12" wide. Stems root easily, adding more plants. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.