Sedum ‘Wildfire’ (also known as SunSparkler Series) is a delightful perennial plant with stunning variegated foliage. Here are some key features:
- Foliage: The leaves are fleshy and burgundy, adorned with bright red edges. They maintain their vibrant colors throughout the growing season.
- Growth Habit: It forms a dense, well-branched mat and does not split open during summer.
- Ground Cover: When planted en masse, it creates a colorful, weed-suppressing ground cover.
- Flowers: Clusters of large, cherry-colored, starry flowers appear in late summer to early fall.
- Height and Width: It grows up to 6-8 inches tall (15-20 cm) and spreads about 16 inches wide (40 cm).
- Growing Conditions: Best grown in full sun, in well-drained soils. It’s drought-tolerant and evergreen in mild climates.
- Uses: Ideal for rockeries, gravel gardens, containers, and as an edging plant.
- Low Maintenance: Sedum ‘Wildfire’ forgives neglect and is virtually disease and pest-free.
- Propagation: You can propagate it by division or softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in early summer.