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Sedum 'Tricolor' (4 Inch), commonly known as Tricolor Sedum, is a popular ground cover plant celebrated for its vibrant, multicolored foliage. It adds visual interest and texture to garden spaces, thriving in a range of conditions while offering low-maintenance care.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 4-6 inches with a spread of 12-18 inches.
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun. Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best color and growth.
- Water Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish roots, then reduce watering as needed.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 4-9.
- Bloom Time: Blooms in late summer to early fall, producing clusters of small, star-shaped pink flowers that attract pollinators.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning needed. Remove any dead or damaged foliage to maintain appearance and encourage dense growth.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for garden beds, borders, or as a ground cover in sunny locations. Suitable for rock gardens or containers as well.
- Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil. Amend with gravel or sand if necessary to improve drainage and prevent root rot.
- Planting: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth. Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
- Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for their mature spread and to ensure good coverage.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season. Once established, water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Fun Fact: Sedum 'Tricolor' is renowned for its striking foliage that features a blend of green, pink, and creamy white colors, giving it a unique and colorful appearance throughout the growing season. This attractive coloration is complemented by its late summer blooms, which provide additional interest and attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its adaptability to various soil conditions and low water needs make it an excellent choice for adding vibrant color and texture to garden beds, rock gardens, or containers.