Groundcover
Stonecrop, White
Sedum album
Features
Evergreen foliage, tinged with red in winter. Small white flowers in mid summer.
Culture
Full sun to light shade. Well drained soil. Drought tolerant.
Cultivars
- 'Coral Carpet'- new leaves emerge coral colored then mature to bright green. In autumn, leaves turn red-bronze. Flowers are white to pale pink.
- 'Murale'- 3 inches tall; flowers white; leaves reddish purple in spring and fall.
Mature Height
4-6 Inches
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
June - July
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Foliage Color
Green
Variegated
Pests and Problems
Additional Notes
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