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Sedum spurium (Caucasian stonecrop)
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per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sedum spurium
Other names
Caucasian stonecrop, Crimson stonecrop, Large fringed stonecrop
Genus
Sedum Sedum
Species
S. spurium - S. spurium is a vigorous, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with red, branching stems bearing ovate, fleshy, toothed, mid-green leaves and rounded clusters of star-shaped, purple-pink or white flowers in late summer.
Sedum spurium is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming
Flower
Purple-pink, White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sedum spurium (Caucasian stonecrop) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Sedum spurium
Other names
Caucasian stonecrop, Crimson stonecrop, Large fringed stonecrop
Genus
Sedum Sedum
Species
S. spurium - S. spurium is a vigorous, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with red, branching stems bearing ovate, fleshy, toothed, mid-green leaves and rounded clusters of star-shaped, purple-pink or white flowers in late summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Purple-pink, White in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Sedum spurium (Caucasian stonecrop) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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