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Sedum spurium 'Bronze Carpet'
Scientific Name: Phedimus spurius 'Bronze Carpet'
Also Known As
- Bronze Carpet Stonecrop
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Sedum spurium 'Bronze Carpet' plant details
Sedum spurium 'Bronze Carpet' is an evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with bronze and chocolate foliage. In summer pink 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 'Bronze Carpet'
- Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: evergreen bronze and chocolate
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, trough garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spurium 'Bronze Carpet'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Sedum spurium 'Bronze Carpet'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- bronze
- chocolate
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Scientific Name: Phedimus spurius 'John Creech'
aka John Creech Sedum, Two-row Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - bright shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Phedimus kamtschaticus
aka Orange Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Phedimus spurius
aka Caucasian Stonecrop, Rockress, Two-row Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Phedimus spurius 'Purpurteppich'
aka Purpurteppich Two-row Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Phedimus takesimense
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6b-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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