Stonecrop. A mat-forming alpine with rosettes of silver-grey leaves, richly suffused reddish purple. Clusters of star-shaped, bright yellow flowers in summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sedum spathulifolium ‘Purpureum’
A mat-forming alpine with rosettes of silver-grey leaves, richly suffused reddish purple. Clusters of star-shaped, bright yellow flowers in summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Sedum |
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Species | spathulifolium |
Varietry | 'Purpureum' |
Common Name | Stonecrop |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | silver, grey |
Flowers From | June, August |
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Moisture | Well drained |
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Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden |
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