Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Sedum album ‘Coral Carpet’
White Stonecrop
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Height
- 2 to 4 inches
- Width
- 12 to 24 inches, spreads as a groundcover
- Flower color
- White
- Foliage color
- Green, turning coral-red
- Bloom time
- Early to mid-summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low; drought-tolerant
- Maintenance
- Low; minimal upkeep
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
About this plant
Sedum album 'Coral Carpet' is a low-growing succulent known for its vibrant, changing foliage and delicate summer blooms. In spring and early summer, its small, fleshy leaves take on a bright green hue, gradually turning to shades of coral-red as the weather warms. By summer, 'Coral Carpet' produces clusters of tiny, star-shaped white flowers, which contrast beautifully with the colorful foliage, adding a soft, ethereal charm to rock gardens, ground covers, or container plantings.
Originating from Europe and parts of Asia, 'Coral Carpet' is highly valued for its adaptability and low-maintenance nature. Its ability to change colors with the seasons, from green to coral-red, makes it a dynamic choice for adding visual interest to sunny, dry areas of the garden. Its dense, mat-forming habit makes it ideal for covering large areas, adding both color and texture throughout the growing season.
Works well in
Rock Gardens · Pathways & Walkways · Slopes & Banks · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Armeria · Heathers · Dianthus · Catmints · Blue oat grass · Candytufts
Design tip
Use changing foliage colors to create movement through the garden as the seasons progress. Contrast the warm coral tones with cool blues, silvery foliage, and evergreen structure to build a planting that remains engaging long after flowering has finished.
