USDA Zones: 2-9
The creeping selections of Stonecrop are excellent groundcover plants, particularly for hot, dry sites with poor soil. This variety forms a low carpet of small, bronzy green to beet-red leaves, spreading to form a thick patch. Clusters of ruby-red star flowers appear in summer. A fast grower, this is best kept away from slower alpine plants that it might smother. Also a good choice for tubs and mixed containers. Easy to propagate; simply break pieces off in early summer and stick them in the ground. Deciduous; trim stems and dead flower heads back in early spring. Shade tolerant.
Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
Flower Colour
Red
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Bronze
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Ground Cover
Massed
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Medium