Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet'

Scientific Name: Phedimus spurius 'Red Carpet'

Also Known As

Red Carpet Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet' plant details

Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet' is a fast-growing evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze, burgundy and green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze, burgundy and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 3. Pink flowers. Red-tinged foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Succulent leaves, green tinged red, turn deep maroon in fall, after the late summer, red flowers have come and gone. Red is the theme here. Easy, fast-growing groundcover for sun, good drainage and little summer water. To only 6" tall but spreading to 2' or so. Frost hardy in USDA zone 4.