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    Sedum spurium 'Ruby Mantle'

    Scientific Name: Phedimus spurius 'Ruby Mantle'

    Also Known As

    • Ruby Mantle Stonecrop

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Sedum spurium 'Ruby Mantle' plant details

    Sedum spurium 'Ruby Mantle' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with burgundy and green 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 'Ruby Mantle'

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen burgundy and green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum spurium 'Ruby Mantle'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Displays a low mat of green to ruby red, succulent foliage. Clusters of red, star-like flowers ass interest. Sedums grow best in well-drained, gravelly soil that is not wet in winter. Drought tolerant. Requires little water once established.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Sedum spurium 'Ruby Mantle' plant

    How to Grow Sedum spurium 'Ruby Mantle'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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