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.
Additional information
| Generic | Sedum |
|---|---|
| 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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