Family: Crassulaceae

Scientific Name: Sedum spurium Red Rock

Common Name: Red Rock Sedum

DescriptionA low growing spreading plant with reddish foliage in the spring followed by deep pink to red flowers.
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone3-9
Sunlightfull, mostly sunny
Moistureaverage, dry, drought tolerant once established
Soil & Siteaverage, well drained, avoid wet soggy soils
Flowersreddish to deep pink, borne on densely packed cymes, 5 petals and 5 sepals
Leavesreddish in spring and fall, green, succulent
Stemssemi-evergreen, prostrate, root where they touch the soil
Dimensions6 by 12 inches (HS), low spreading growth form
MaintenanceAs a ground cover plant can be hard to weed around. The stems intertwine, they are easily broken and clumps of the plant are pulled out as the weeds are pulled.(take the clump and jam it back into the soil, it quickly regrows. Remove green stems
Propagationcuttings, division
Cultivar OriginA sport of Sedum Fuldaglut, selected by Intrinsic Perennials, Illinois USA
Misc FactsThe genus name is derived from the Latin word "sedo" which means to sit. The common name Stone Crop refers to the plants ability to grow on stony ledges.
Notes & ReferenceIntrinsic Perennials Fact Sheet
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