Groundcover – Spreading – Coral Reef Sedum

Coral reef sedum 

 Botanical name: sedum tetractinum ‘coral reef’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 4 inches tall and 1 ft wide 

Bloom time:  summer 

Hardy zone:  zones 4-8

Flower color: yellow 

Foliage color:  green, red/coral/orange

Growth rate:  can reach fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: trim after flowering to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods:  propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use:  groundcover, containers, edging, rock gardens 

Light needs:   hours of sun per day 

Special features: drought tolerant, heat tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, low maintenance

Watering instructions: allow the first few inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant:  spring 

Best type of soil: loam or sand 

Companion plants: other succulents, yarrow, coreopsis, ornamental grasses

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no