Bronze Carpet Stonecrop

Sedum spurium 'Bronze Carpet'

Pronunciation: SEE-dum SPUR-ee-um
SKU #07094
3-9

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This beautiful trailing succulent forms a lush, ground-hugging mat of bronze-red foliage, yet needs little water once established. Dainty pink flower stalks occasionally rise above the foliage. Useful in borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing contrast to green or gray-leaved plants. Evergreen in mild winter regions.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 4 to 6 in. tall, 24 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateFast
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Design IdeasThis is an excellent selection for rock gardens, hillsides or as a groundcover in full sun where its color will be most intense. Planted in fast-draining soil, this carefree succulent will thrive with little care. A popular choice for planting on green walls and rooftops.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorBronze
Companion PlantsHens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Basket of Gold (Alyssum); Cranesbill (Geranium)
Care InstructionsThrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Benefits from light shade in very hot summer climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. As groundcover, space plants 2 to 3 ft. apart; closer for faster fill. Fertilize sparingly.
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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateFast
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Ground Cover
Design IdeasThis is an excellent selection for rock gardens, hillsides or as a groundcover in full sun where its color will be most intense. Planted in fast-draining soil, this carefree succulent will thrive with little care. A popular choice for planting on green walls and rooftops.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorBronze
Companion PlantsHens and Chicks (Sempervivum); Yarrow (Achillea); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Basket of Gold (Alyssum); Cranesbill (Geranium)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average to very lean, well-drained soils. Benefits from light shade in very hot summer climates. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. As groundcover, space plants 2 to 3 ft. apart; closer for faster fill. Fertilize sparingly.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.