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Sedum 'Ruby Glow'

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Ruby Glow'

Also Known As

Sedum cauticola 'Robustum'
Rosy Glow Stonecrop

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 8"-10"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Sedum 'Ruby Glow' plant details

Sedum 'Ruby Glow' is a deciduous groundcover cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum 'Ruby Glow'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, mounding, prostrate, rock garden, roof garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum 'Ruby Glow'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: pollution
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Choice succulent, 8-10" mound of politely spreading stems cloaked in striking pewter green leaves. Purple pink flower heads late summer into fall. Full to part sun, well drained soil, also thrives in the rock garden or in pots! Seldom offered and often overlooked – this rugged little perennial ROCKS!