Sedum, Purple Carpet (Spurium Coccineum Purple Carpet)

Sedum, Purple Carpet (Sedum spurium 'Purple Carpet') | $10.99 | 4-inch pot

🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Cultivated perennial groundcover • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 3-6 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches (spreading)

🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer • Colors: Rosy-red • Flower Type: Tiny star-shaped clusters • Bloom Period: July-September

☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Very low (drought tolerant) • Soil: Lean, gritty, well-draining • Spacing: 12 inches apart

🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Groundcover shelter • Native Bees: Nectar for small native bees • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Habitat cover

🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Tidy winter-worn foliage • Summer: No care needed • Fall: Purple-red foliage deepens • Winter: Semi-evergreen mat in mild winters

🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:

• Hens & Chicks
• Blanketflower
• Ice Plant
• Creeping Thyme

✨ Unique Characteristics: • Rich purple-red foliage carpet • Tough & drought proof • Great for slopes & edging • Weed-suppressing mat • Low maintenance