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Sedum spurium 'Atropurpureum'

Scientific Name: Phedimus spurius 'Atropurpureum'

Also Known As

  • Sedum spurium atropurpureum

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Sedum spurium 'Atropurpureum' plant details

Sedum spurium 'Atropurpureum' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with burgundy and green foliage. In fall and summer purple and 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, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum spurium 'Atropurpureum'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spurium 'Atropurpureum'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, low growing groundcover succulent, red in sun Hardy to below 0F.

Gardening facts about Sedum spurium 'Atropurpureum' plant

How to Grow Sedum spurium 'Atropurpureum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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