Sedum spathulifolium 'Purpureum' - Suculenta taratoare cu frunze purpurii si flori galbene, perfecta pentru rocarii si borduri insorite

Sedum spathulifolium ‘Purpureum’, also known by the common name Broadleaf Stonecrop, is a low-growing, compact perennial fleshy plant, valued for its rosettes of thick leaves with striking shades of blue-gray, violet, and purple, more pronounced in direct light. It is an excellent choice for rock gardens, ground cover, low borders, or decorative pots, providing both texture and color throughout the year.

This variety is ideal for dry gardens, terraces, and low-maintenance spaces, being extremely drought-resistant and easy to grow.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Sedum spathulifolium ‘Purpureum’

• Family: Crassulaceae

• Plant type: perennial fleshy, creeping

• Height: 5–10 cm | Width/spread: 20–30 cm

• Leaves: thick, rounded, arranged in compact rosettes, with shades of silver-gray, violet, and purple

• Flowers: small, yellow, star-shaped, appearing in summer (June–July), beautifully contrasting with the foliage

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: full sun – enhances the purple coloration of the leaves

• Soil: well-drained, poor, rocky or sandy – ideal for rock gardens and pots

• Watering: very low – water only when the soil is completely dry

• Frost resistance: down to -20°C, hardy and adapted to continental climate

• Care: minimal – does not require frequent feeding or pruning

🌸 Benefits and uses:

• Perfect for rock gardens, alpine gardens, low borders, ground cover, or containers

• Combines excellently with other fleshy plants and Mediterranean plants

• Very good tolerance to drought and strong sun

• Provides visual interest all year round, even in the cold season

📏 Size at delivery: height with pot included approx. 10 cm

📦 Attention! The plant may be delivered with or without flowers, depending on the season.

The leaf shade changes depending on growing conditions.