Sedum spathulifolium ‘Purpureum’ AGM

Description

Sherbet scented foliage

This variety has a powdered purple look that turns glossy deep purple when wet. Best planted in a sunny position with good drainage. When left in full sun the foliage has a scent like sherbet. Yellow flowers in summer attract pollinating insects.

Flowering: Summer

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 5cm

Spread: 30cm

Common Name: purple spoon-leaved stonecrop

Life Cycle: Perennial

Family: Crassulaceae

Foliage:  obovate / succulent

Basic Colour: ( yellow  )

Flower Colour: yellow

Natural Flowering: May – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 15cm

Soil Requirements:  well-drained / average / dry

Soil ph:  lightly acid / alkaline / neutral

Location:  border / rock garden / container / Mediterranean

Usage:  ornamental / bee food plant / ground cover / attracts butterflies / scented foliage

Pruning: cut back after flowering

Tolerates: Drought tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance / shallow soil

Origin: Western North America (Cultivar)