Firecracker sedum
Sedum 'Firecracker'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Firecracker' sedum (Sedum 'Firecracker') is a perennial for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. It stays 6 to 9 inches tall and spreads 12 to 18 inches. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit it. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Cheyenne Spirit echinacea, Spotted beebalm, and Big bluestem.