Tricolor Stonecrop
Common names Tricolor Stonecrop
Latin name Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'
Life cycle Perennial
Height 4-6"
Space 12" apart
Bloom June to August
Light Sun to part shade
Soil Well-drained
Zone Zone 4-9
Feature Drought tolerant, attracts butterflies, rabbit resistant, Xeriscape
Use:
'Tricolor' is a vigorous mat-forming groundcover with pink, white, and green foliage and pink flowers from early to late summer. It makes an excellent groundcover for dry banks or sunny open areas. This plant is also suitable for rock gardens, edgings, growing between stepping stones, trailing over walls and containers, or as a houseplant.


Culture:
Sedum spurium 'Tricolor' is easy to grow. It grows well in full sun to light shade in average, well-drained soil. It will grow in more shade, but may not flower. The plants can be transplanted anytime during the growing season.





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