Phedimus spurius 'Caucasian Stonecrop'
Common Name(s):
Stonecrop
Sedum
Synonym:
Sedium spurius 'Red Carpet'
Two-row stonecrop
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Jul
Small star-shaped, 4-5 petals ranging in color from white pink to deep red/crimson in flat-topped clusters
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Crassulaceae
Succulent
Foliage:
Green
Thick, fleshy semi-evergreen, roughly 1" long and wide arranged in two rows, obovate to orbicular in shape
Fall Color?
YES
Green to reddish foliage
Green to reddish foliage
Photo by:
Heading 6
Green to reddish foliage
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
NE Turkey to N. Iran
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Partial Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
.25-.5'
Spread:
1.5-2'
Growth Rate:
Fast
Native Habitat:
Mountainous areas, dry, rocky or stony areas
Soil:
Regular to poor, sandy, or gravelly soils; well-drained, neutral
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Diluted balanced fertilizer (10-10-10 NPK)
Mulch:
Gravel, crushed stone, small bark nuggets
Soak and dry watering, sparse fertilization, spring pruning/division
Long Term:
Winter:
Keep low reduction of water, give mulch if extra cold
Spring:
Cean up old foliage, manage water, light pruning to encourage growth, light fertilizer
Summer:
Full sun, regular watering, excellent drainage, light fertilization, take stem cuttings (2+ inches) for propagation
Fall:
Reduce watering in preparation for dormancy, give excellent drainage,
General Care Comments:
Avoid overwatering and fertilizing; plant in area that allows good water drainage after rain
Common Problems
Will spread if allowed
Diseases:
Fungal infections (which result from excess water) that cause root or crown rot, leaf blotch, leaf spot, stem rot, rusts, powdery mildew
Insects:
Aphids, scale
Environmental Problems:
Excess water and shade will cause stems to flop
Pests:
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