Description | Sedum Elizabeth (Phedimus spurium) is a low growing carpet forming Sedum with red and green foliage and red flowers. |
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Plant Type | Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average to dry |
Soil & Site | average to dry |
Flowers | red |
Leaves | summer red and green, fall red |
Stems | semi-evergreen, prostrate with ascending tips and will cascade over rocks and walls |
Dimensions | 3-4" high by a spread of 24" |
Maintenance | deadheading, removing plants that have reverted |
Propagation | easy from cuttings or division |
Misc Facts | The genus name is derived from the Latin word "sedo" which means to sit. The common name Stone Crop refers to the plants ability to grow on stony ledges. |