Ruby Mantle Stonecrop

Sedum spurium 'Ruby Mantle'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: Mat-forming, evergreen perennial. Toothed, red-tinted, green leaves grow on vigorously growing stems. Late summer brings rounded corymbs of pink flowers. Plant in well-drained soils. Prefers moderate amounts of water but may tolerate some drought. Flowers best in full sun.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Succulent
Plant Care: Succulent (perennials with fleshy leaves and no spines): Remove dead leaves and stems. Succulents with stems that die back in the fall may be left for winter interest or removed once dried. Trim as necessary to retain a desirable shape.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 2-6" tall x 12-18" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Green, Multicolored, Red
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Planting Path
    • Nursery Shopping
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter