Sunsparkler Firecracker Stonecrop

Sedum 'Firecracker'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Cactus or Succulent
Plant Family: Crassulaceae
Plant Description: Mounds of plum purple foliage form this compact succulent. Soft sprays of pink flowers bloom in late summer. It works best as a ground cover and in rock gardens.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Cactus
Plant Care: Cacti (succulent plants with spines instead of true leaves): Remove dead or damaged stems. Prune as necessary to retain a desirable shape. Avoid overwatering.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 6-8" 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: Burgundy, Purple
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jul - Oct

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: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Localscapes Path
    • Park Strip #8
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter