Sedum spurium ‘Elizabeth’

Description

Sedum spurium ‘Elizabeth’ is a vigorous and effective groundcover. New growth is cherry red in the spring, with red margins throughout summer. Rosy pink flowers appear in mid to late summer. In the colder months, pink tones begin to appear in the foliage, and by mid-winter, dark magenta rosettes are set. This plant tolerates light shade, however flowering and leaf color may be affected. An excellent choice for red color on a green roof.

Profile

  • Botanical Name: Sedum spurium 'Elizabeth'
  • Family: Crassulaceae
  • Plant Type: Hardy Succulent
  • Plant Usage: Ground Cover
  • Hardiness Zone: 4
  • Foliage Color: Red and Green
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer
  • Winter Interest: Dark Red Rosette Foliage
  • Height: 6"
  • Spread: 8
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Origin: Caucasus Range to Armenia and North Iran
  • Self Sowing: No
  • Shade Tolerant: Partial
  • Substitutes: Sedum spurium ‘Raspberry Red’, Sedum spurium ‘Fuldaglut’, Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’,

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