Sedum 'Red Carpet'
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Sedum spurium, also known as Caucasian stonecrop or two-row stonecrop, is a type of low-growing, mat-forming sedum that is often used as a ground cover. It is native to the Caucusus region. This evergreen plant typically grows up to 3-6 inches tall but can easily spread up to 18-24 inches wide by using its creeping, branching stems that root themselves easily at the nodes. The plant has thick, succulent, opposite, obovate, flattened leaves with wedge-shaped bases that have toothed margins. These leaves are medium green with reddish-tinged margins. While the lower stem leaves of this plant are deciduous, the newer leaves near the stem tips are evergreen and typically turn deep burgundy in fall for overwintering. The leaves are arranged in two rows along the stems, which is why it is sometimes called the two-row stonecrop.
This plant typically blooms from late spring to mid-summer with tiny, 5-petaled, star-shaped, pinkish-red flowers in dense, 4-branched inflorescences that grow atop upright reddish flower stems. These flowers are known to attract butterflies.
Caucasian stonecrop can be grown in acidic, average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. It can also tolerate some light shade and prefers sandy or gravelly soils while also being able to tolerate poor soils. However, it requires good soil drainage to perform well and is drought tolerant. Overwatering should be avoided. When grown as a ground cover, plants may be sited 12 inches apart. They can be easily propagated by cuttings or division, as they spread quickly by rooting where nodes touch the ground. While it is evergreen in warm winter climates, it might not be in colder ones.
Height: 3”-6”
Spread 1’-2’
Bloom: May-July
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Caucusus
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
