A mat-forming alpine with red stems of toothed deep plum-purple leaves. Clusters of star-shaped dark purplish red flowers in late summer. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Sedum spurium ‘Purpurteppich’ PURPLE CARPET
A mat-forming alpine with red stems of toothed deep plum-purple leaves. Clusters of star-shaped dark purplish red flowers in late summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Sedum |
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Species | spurium |
Varietry | 'Purpurteppich' PURPLE CARPET |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple, red |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Crassulaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | purple |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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