Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut' (Two-row stonecrop)

Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut' Photo/Illustration: Steve Aitken


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut' SEE-dum SPUR-ee-um Common Name: Two-row stonecrop Genus: Sedum
This mat-forming species forms a carpet of rosy-red flowers in late July and August, contrasting against green leaves with bronzy-maroon highlights.
Care: Prefers moderately fertile but well-drained soil in full sun.
Propagation: Take softwood cuttings or root leaves in early summer; start seed of hardy species in fall; divide in spring.
Problems: Mealybugs, scale, slugs, and snails.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Summer
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color Pink Flower; Red Flower
Uses , Ground Covers
Style , Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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