Phedimus, Creeping Sedum, Two-Row Stonecrop, Variegated Sedum 'Tricolor'

Phedimusspurius

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Species
spurius (SPUR-ee-us)
Synonym
Sedum spurium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alabaster, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Wetumpka, Alabama

Malvern, Arkansas

Calistoga, California

Castro Valley, California

Clayton, California

Clovis, California

Elk Grove, California

Hesperia, California

Martinez, California

Redding, California

San Dimas, California

San Jose, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Oldsmar, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Braselton, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Chicago, Illinois

Machesney Park, Illinois

Palatine, Illinois

Greenville, Indiana

Delhi, Iowa

Iowa City, Iowa

Louisville, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Westbrook, Maine

Cumberland, Maryland

Foxboro, Massachusetts

Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Westford, Massachusetts

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Eastpointe, Michigan

Scottville, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Young America, Minnesota

Columbia, Mississippi

Kirksville, Missouri

Toston, Montana

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Plainsboro, New Jersey

Cicero, New York

Middle Island, New York

Selden, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Cleveland, Ohio

Clyde, Ohio

Oak Harbor, Ohio

Enid, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Gold Hill, Oregon

Newberg, Oregon(6 reports)

New Holland, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Clarksville, Tennessee

Crossville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Belton, Texas

Dallas, Texas

El Paso, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

North Richland Hills, Texas

Port Lavaca, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Spring Branch, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

Kalama, Washington

Lakewood, Washington

MOXEE, Washington

North Bend, Washington

Puyallup, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Fairmont, West Virginia

West Bend, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

10
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Blaine, MN (Zone 4b) | August 2009 | neutral

Most of mine has reverted back to green after 15 years or so but is still a good ground cover.

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Middle Island, NY | May 2008 | positive

I am new to this gardening thing, But I saw this & loved it. I bought it & planted in the ground. I don't have great soil but some things...Read More

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Moxee, WA (Zone 4a) | February 2007 | positive

Sedum Tricolor is a "natural" for this area in Central Washington. It thrives here. Our garden soil is poor at best. I now have more t...Read More

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Gold Hill, OR (Zone 7a) | August 2005 | positive

A great colored plant. The more sun the more pink. However it can revert back to a solid green. The deer like to munch on this variet...Read More

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SC, MT (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

I live in Z5a and I have had this sedum in my raised beds for 5 years. It is there all winter, snow or not and is quick to perk up in ea...Read More

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West Bend, WI (Zone 5b) | October 2004 | positive

The foliage is pretty all summer, but interesting as the temperatures cool down in autumn, when the plant becomes a deep pink.

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Kirksville, MO (Zone 5a) | July 2004 | positive

This is by far the easiest plant to grow that I have tried. Mine has the true tri-colors, and in it's first season grew from a smallish ...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2004 | positive

I love it. Rapid grower. Plant in full sun 12" apart, but mine is in partial shade doing well.

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Northern California, CA | September 2003 | positive

This is a good grower, great color variance, some sprigs will revert to plain green, which only adds additional interest. Easily started...Read More

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Godfrey, IL (Zone 6a) | April 2003 | positive

I have several plants of the tri colored sedum and I am completly happy with them. They are easy to divide. I have some in a rock garde...Read More

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Westbrook, ME (Zone 5a) | January 2003 | positive

I started my plant from a tiny sprig that was given to me. The foliage is attractive on it's own but the rosey pink flowers are an added...Read More

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Feeding Hills, MA (Zone 5a) | August 2001 | neutral

Creeping groundcover and is also used in rock gardens.
Foilage is faded jade green, white and pink. Flowers are not showy and sho...Read More

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