Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' Web Specials

Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' Web SpecialsEveryone loves sedum! That is probably because it is so easy. Plant it and forget it this cute little perennial is sun and drought tolerant as well as hardy in cool weather. Great for trough gardens, rock gardens, or a ceramic container on the deck. This one will spill over the edge, adding interest. Add lots of sand or other coarse grit to the planting hole for best success. Regular watering will get it going fast. Used for roof or wall applications

even if covered by snow

the tree exhibits showstopping character with dark rose-colored blooms in the early spring that last for several weeks

and showy red pollen parts in summer

it is very unusual

a Japanese nurseryman by the name of Koichiro Wada sent his finest selection of this species to Lionel de Rothchild in England

It is not contageous to other plants

Growing wider than tall

The flowers are typical of the species

but as it matures

growing to only 12" tall and 16"-20" wide in 10 years

The leaves come in deep red

The plant will grow slowly to 18" tall and 2 ft wide in 10 years