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Key characteristics

Family: Crassulaceae
Height: 2 to 4 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches, spreads as a groundcover
Flower color: Bright pink to red
Foliage color: Deep red to burgundy
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low; drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; minimal upkeep
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’

Red Carpet Stonecrop

Sedum spurium 'Red Carpet' is a vibrant, low-growing succulent known for its rich, red-tinged foliage and showy pink flowers. The small, rounded leaves emerge bright green in spring but quickly develop deep red tones that intensify as the weather warms, creating a striking ground cover. In summer, it produces clusters of star-shaped pink to red flowers that contrast beautifully with the bold foliage, making it a standout addition to rock gardens, borders, or containers.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Low; drought-tolerant

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Pathways & Walkways
Slopes & Banks
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Armeria · Heathers · Dianthus · Catmints · Blue oat grass · Candytufts

Design tip

Introduce rich burgundy foliage in repeating drifts to anchor brighter flowers and lighter foliage throughout the landscape. The bold color adds depth and definition while creating a strong visual thread that ties sunny plantings together from spring through fall.

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