Sedum album
Carpet Stonecrop
Description
Acknowledged worldwide as the best of all sedums. Long lasting umbrella-like flower heads grow from sturdy, rosy pink stems. Serve as excellent cut flowers as well as accessories to beds and borders.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.