Tricolor Stonecrop

Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: An evergreen perennial that forms a low carpet of green, pink, and creamy-white variegated foliage. Small pink flowers bloom in early to late-summer. Plant in well-drained soils and avoid overwatering. Works great in rock gardens.

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: 4" tall x 24" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: Yes
Foliage Colors: Gray-green, Variegated, Cream
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Design Path
    • Lots of Pots
  • Planting Path
    • Nursery Shopping
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter