Sedum spurius "Red rock"
Common Name(s):
Caucasian stonecrop
Two-row stonecrop
Synonym:
Phedimus spurius
Rockress
Flower:
Red
Blooms :
May
to:
Jul
Tiny 5-petaled pinkish-red star shape, 3/4" in diameter
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Crassulaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Thick succulent, obovate, red-tinged margins
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves turn burgandy in fall
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Leaves turn burgandy
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Caucasus
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
4-6"
Spread:
1-2'
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Rocky slopes, cliffs, and clearings of open woodlands
Soil:
Sandy gravelly well-drained soils
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Fertilizer:
Very little needed if at all. Can apply a thin layer of compost in spring
Mulch:
Gravel, crushed rock, pea gravel, coarse grit
Full sun, spare watering, sharp well-drained soil, can be trimmed after flowering, keep out of wet soil in winter, propagate in spring
Long Term:
Winter:
Reduce water significantly, brush off heavy, wet, icy snow, leave foliage in place
Spring:
Remove old dead foliage, water sparingly, divide, keep in full sun
Summer:
Full sun, water only when dry, give well-drained soil, no fertilizer
Fall:
Drasically reduce watering, ensure excellent drainage
General Care Comments:
Needs full sun, water only when dry, give light pruning in spring, avoid wet soils in winter
Common Problems
Does not tolerate too much moisture
Diseases:
Generally none but powdery mildew, leaf spot, and crown rot may appear under wet conditions, root and stem rot, Southern blight
Insects:
Generally none but aphids may occasionally attack
Environmental Problems:
Excessive moisture and high humidity induce diseases, sunscorch
Pests:
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