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Sedum 'Ruby Glow'

Image of Sedum 'Ruby Glow'

James H. Schutte

Family

Crassulaceae

Botanical Name

Sedum 'Ruby Glow'

Plant Common Name

Hybrid Showy Stonecrop

General Description

A parent of the renowned 'Vera Jameson' and a hybrid of the rugged Eurasian native Sedum telephium, 'Ruby Glow' remains among the most valuable stonecrops (and herbaceous perennials) thanks to its compact stature, colorful foliage and flowers, and overall vigor. Its lax, purple, calf-high stems are densely clothed with rounded purple-gray leaves from spring until fall. In summer rounded broccoli-like clusters of deep purple-pink flowers appear above the foliage, attracting bees and butterflies. The brown seed heads that follow provide moderate winter interest.

This plant demands full sun, good drainage and moderate fertility. Use this lovely and durable perennial in perennial borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    9 - 1

  • Sunset Zone

    1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Height

    8"-12" / 20.3cm - 30.5cm

  • Width

    12"-18" / 30.5cm - 45.7cm

  • Bloom Time

    Summer, Late Summer

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin, Japan

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam, Sand

  • Tolerances

    Drought

  • Growth Rate

    Medium

  • Water Requirements

    Drought Tolerant, Average Water

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Fruit Color

    Brown

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Purple, Gray Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Purple, Gray Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Purple, Gray Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Evergreen

    No

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Butterflies

  • Self-Sowing

    No