Product Description
Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet'
Common Name: stonecrop
Zones 3 to 9.
Full sun.
Plants reach 3 to 4 inches tall and 12 to 15 inches wide;
creeping groundcover habit; semi-evergreen.
Growth rate: moderate.
'Red Carpet' spreads a little slower than most groundcover Sedums.
Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet' is a vibrant, mat-forming succulent that blankets the ground with a rich tapestry of red and bronze foliage. It is a fantastic choice for adding color and texture to rock gardens, borders, and containers, and it thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions.
- Foliage: The fleshy, succulent leaves are the star of the show, forming a dense mat of color. The foliage emerges bronze-green in spring and summer, deepening to a striking beet-red in fall and winter. This dramatic color change provides year-round interest.
- Flowers: In summer, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped, deep reddish-pink flowers that rise above the foliage on short stems. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
- Growth Habit: It is a low-growing, spreading succulent that forms a dense mat, typically reaching 3-6 inches tall and spreading 12-18 inches wide. It spreads by creeping stems that root at the nodes, making it an effective groundcover.
- Hardiness: It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9, tolerating a wide range of temperatures and conditions.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, it is very low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: It thrives in full sun but can tolerate some light shade, especially in hot climates.
- Soil: It prefers well-drained soil and tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils. It dislikes wet or poorly drained conditions.
- Moisture: It is drought-tolerant once established and prefers dry to medium moisture levels.
Uses in the Landscape:
- Groundcover: Its spreading habit makes it ideal for covering ground, suppressing weeds, and adding a splash of color.
- Rock Gardens: It thrives in the well-drained conditions of rock gardens, cascading over rocks and crevices.
- Borders and Edging: It provides a lovely contrast to other plants in borders and edges.
- Containers: It can be used in containers as a spiller or filler, adding texture and color.
- Green Roofs: Its drought tolerance makes it suitable for green roofs.
Additional Tips:
- Pruning: It can be pruned lightly to maintain its shape or control its spread.
- Propagation: It is easy to propagate by division or stem cuttings.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: It is generally deer and rabbit resistant.
- Overwatering: Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot.
Overall, Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet' is a vibrant and versatile succulent that adds a dramatic touch to gardens and landscapes. Its colorful foliage, delicate flowers, and low-maintenance nature make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking an easy-care plant that thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions.
Ten (10) plants in 4.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
