Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum'
purple spoon-leaved stonecrop
A mat-forming evergreen perennial to 10cm in height, with fleshy reddish-purple leaves 1-2cm in length, the inner ones bloomed white. Flowers bright yellow, in small, flattish terminal clusters
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Purple White | ||
| Autumn | Purple White | |||
| Winter | Purple White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Sedum may be annuals or herbaceous or evergreen perennials with succulent stems and leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in summer or autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered position in moderately fertile, well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. See hardy cacti and succulent cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Garden edging
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, vine weevil grubs, scale insects and mealybugs
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal and bacterial crown and root rots
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