Sedum spurium Tricolor

Sedum spurium Tricolor

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Sedum spurium Tricolor
  • Sedum spurium Tricolor
  • Sedum spurium Tricolor
Sedum spurium Tricolor

Sedum spurium Tricolor

€5,90
Organic
Sustainable
Locally grown

🪴Standard: 9x9 cm pot

🚂  Ships across EU

🌱 Grown without pesticides or UV lamps
Flower Color: Pink

Preferred Soil Type: Sandy

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade

Hardiness Zone: Zone 5: -28°C

Growth Habit: Spreading

Origine: Caucasus

Sedum spurium 'Tricolor' is a mat-forming succulent that spreads via creeping stems with a particularity - each leaf holds three distinct colors.

The leaves are fleshy, oval, and slightly serrated along the edges. They are defined by a green center, encircled by a white border, finished off with a bright pink/red rim.

The star-shaped flowers appear in summer, typically pink, which attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

It is known for its ability to form mats very quickly - whether on the ground or on a wall or, especially popular at the moment, on green roofs.

It can also be used to fill in gaps between stepping stones or in crevices, if you have that kind of problem!

Learn more about caring for your Sedum:
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Gardening Tips

🌱 Plant in spring (after the last frost) or late summer.
👵 As the plant matures, older stems will lose their leaves > do not worry, it will bring an even more heathery feel to the plant.
💡Layering Technique : it is useful to lay the longer stems on the soil directly as this will trigger the plant to produce roots at various points, encouraging a quicker assimilation into its new environment.
💡Propagation: Stem cuttings, planted directly into the ground from May to August (if you need a hand, just shoot us a message and we'll show you!)
The Botany

Floral Morphology: Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'

This species produces small, star-shaped flowers, typically yellow or pale yellow, which appear in terminal clusters from late spring through summer.

The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, adding ecological interest to garden spaces.

The leaves are slightly elongated and form tight rosettes, maintaining an attractive structure even when the plant is not in bloom.

Reproductive Biology

Sedum spurium reproduces both sexually through seeds and vegetatively through stem or leaf cuttings.

While its hermaphroditic flowers are insect-pollinated, vegetative propagation is commonly used to maintain uniformity in cultivated specimens.

Over time, the plant can form dense mats or clumps depending on the growing conditions.

Ecology & Adaptations

Native to dry environments, it thrives in well-drained sandy or rocky soils under full sun to partial shade.

The succulent leaves store water, helping the plant survive prolonged dry periods.

While tolerant of mild frost, excessive moisture or poorly drained soils can lead to root rot.

Its compact form and adaptability make it a versatile choice for rockeries, alpine-style plantings, xeriscaping, and container displays.
The Myth

Genus name comes from the Latin word sedeo meaning to sit in reference to the general growing habit of many of the sedums (they sit and sprawl over rocks). Living the easy life they are.

Specific epithet means false. Though its use here is unclear... false sitting doesn't make a whole lot of sense does it, would that be standing?

And then Tricolor means, well, Three Colors.

It's all very straight forward here.

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