The small rose-red, star-shaped flowers of this low-growing sedum cover the plant in late summer but until then the thick succulent, maroon-tinged, leaves are attractive. In fall when the flowers have faded the leaves turn burgundy to enhance the autumn garden. Although only 3-6” high, the plant spreads as the creeping stems form roots at the nodes, and eventually forms a mat up to 18” wide. ‘Fuldaglut’ sedum tolerates dryness and is a good selection for a ground cover, container, or rock garden.
Type: Herbaceous, semi-evergreen, perennial
Bloom: Small, star-shaped, rose-red flowers are produced in cymes 3-4” tall in late summer.
Size: 3-6” H x 12-18” W
Light: Full sun; tolerates some light shade
Soil: Average, well-drained
Hardiness: Zones 4-9
Care: Low maintenance
Pests and Diseases: None of significance; may be susceptible to mealybugs, scale, slugs, and snails.
Propagation: Division any time during the growing season; stem cuttings, leaf cuttings in early summer; seed in fall
Companion plants: Fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’), alpine goldenrod (Solidago cutleri), ‘Blue Star’ juniper.
Karen Meyers