What: Sedum spurium “Ruby Mantle” has small, scalloped red-flushed green leaves that form a durable, evergreen, succulent, weed-smothering groundcover that is just 4 inches tall. Small red flowers that rise to 6 inches create a bright layer of color over the lush carpet of foliage in fall.
Where: It is a fine selection for spotting into rock walls and is also a great choice for modern style compositions in spare geometric containers or grouped with other graphic succulents. It needs full sun, does best in well-drained soil. Cut to the ground in fall.
Size: Grows to 2 feet wide in 10 years.
Care: Drought tolerant once established.
— Richie Steffen, Great Plant Pick
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