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Sedum spurium 'Elizabeth'

Scientific Name: Phedimus spurius 'Elizabeth'

Also Known As

  • Sedum Red Carpet

Plant type

cactus / succulent, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sedum spurium 'Elizabeth' plant details

Sedum spurium 'Elizabeth' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with red 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum spurium 'Elizabeth'

Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen red
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden, roof garden, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spurium 'Elizabeth'

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

Gardening facts about Sedum spurium 'Elizabeth' plant

How to Grow Sedum spurium 'Elizabeth'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Scientific Name: Phedimus middendorffianus

aka Sedum middendorfianum, Chinese Mountain Stonecrop

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

2a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-8"

Width: 10"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum middendorffianum flower by Secret Garden Growers
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aka Phedimus takesimense

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent

Zones

6b-9b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum takesimense by Patricia Cunningham
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Scientific Name: Phedimus litoralis

aka Phedimus littorale, Sedum littorale, Stonecrop

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 12"-15"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum litorale form by Arrowhead Alpines
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Scientific Name: Phedimus middendorfianus 'Striatum'

aka Middendorf Stonecrop, Striatus Stonecrop

Plant Type

Perennial, Cactus / Succulent

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 6"-18"

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum middendorffianum 'Striatum' foliage by Botanophilia
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Scientific Name: Phedimus sichotensis

Plant Type

Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-4"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Sedum sichotense foliage by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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