1 / 3Key characteristics
- Family
- Crassulaceae
- Height
- 6 to 8 inches
- Width
- 12 to 18 inches
- Flower color
- Pink to red
- Foliage color
- Deep burgundy-red
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low; drought-tolerant
- Maintenance
- Low; requires little upkeep
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Groundcovers
Sedum ‘Firecracker’
Firecracker Stonecrop
Sedum 'Firecracker' is a vibrant, low-growing perennial prized for its rich burgundy foliage and showy flowers. In summer, it produces clusters of star-shaped pink blooms that contrast beautifully with the dark red leaves, creating a striking visual display. As the season progresses, the foliage retains its deep red color, making it an excellent choice for adding year-round interest to rock gardens, containers, or mixed borders.
Works well in
- Rock Gardens
- Pathways & Walkways
- Slopes & Banks
- Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Ice plant · Barberries · Coneflowers · Blue oat grass · Salvia · Creeping phlox
Design tip
Deep burgundy foliage creates a dramatic backdrop that makes nearby silver, gold, and chartreuse plants stand out. Repeat rich foliage colors throughout sunny borders or rock gardens to create bold contrast while maintaining a balanced, cohesive planting.
More groundcovers
Sedum telephium 'Marina'
Marina Sedum
Blooms dusky rose-pink to soft mauve flower clusters
Full sun
Bergenia 'Bressingham Salmon'
Bressingham Salmon Bergenia
Blooms salmon-pink to soft coral salmon hues on sturdy upright flower stems above the foliage
Partial shade to full shade
Leptinella squalida ‘Platt's Black’
Platt’s Black Brass Buttons
Blooms small, yellow-green, insignificant
Full sun to partial shade (darker foliage color in full sun)
Heucherella 'Pink Fizz'
Pink Fizz Foamy Bells
Blooms soft pink, bell-shaped flowers
Partial shade to full shade