Low-growing, tough, and beautifully colorful, Purple Carpet Stonecrop is a classic sedum groundcover loved for its rich foliage and long-lasting summer blooms. This spreading perennial succulent forms a dense mat of rounded leaves that deepen to bronze-red tones in full sun, especially in autumn.
From mid-summer through early fall, dark pink star-shaped flowers rise above the foliage, attracting bees and pollinators while adding vibrant color to rock gardens, stone walls, pathways, and green roofs. Exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, this sedum thrives where other plants struggle.
Perfect for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance perennial ground cover that delivers color, texture, and pollinator value year after year.
Great choice for:
Rock gardens
Stone walkways & wall crevices
Green roofs
Pollinator-friendly gardens
Dry, sunny areas
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Sedum spurium var. coccineum
Common Name: Purple Carpet Stonecrop
Plant Type: Perennial succulent groundcover
Flower Color: Dark pink
Bloom Time: July – September
Height: 6 in / 15 cm (with flowers)
Spacing: 10 in / 25 cm
USDA Zones: 5 – 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Uses: Groundcover, rock garden, green roofs, bee-friendly plant
Why gardeners love it
Evergreen in mild climates
Excellent drought tolerance
Spreads into a dense, weed-suppressing mat
Reliable perennial color with minimal care
Ideal for gardeners, landscapers, and succulent lovers alike.
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