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