The leaves are small, rounded, and spoon-shaped, with green, pink, and creamy yellow tones that intensify with more sunlight. Sedum ‘Tricolor’ forms dense, trailing and clumping mats that spread outward with a slightly waxy, succulent texture. The variegated foliage stands out in containers, rock gardens, and hanging baskets.
It produces small, star-shaped pink flowers in mid to late summer on short stems above the foliage. The blooms attract pollinators and appear in abundance. Beyond flowering season, the leaf color deepens in autumn as cooler temperatures bring out stronger pink tones.
Move Sedum ‘Tricolor’ outside in summer or leave it on a balcony through wind and rain without issue. It survives winter in-ground across many climates and tolerates dry heated indoor air. You can leave it up to ten days without water. It is safe around cats and dogs.
Water it thoroughly every 10 to 14 days, allowing the soil to dry completely between waterings.
Sedum ‘Tricolor’ grows best in fast-draining succulent or cactus mix blended with coarse perlite or grit.
It tolerates temperatures from -30F at its hardiest to warm summer highs with ease.
Sedum ‘Tricolor’ is a moderate to fast spreader; fertilize lightly once in spring with a balanced, diluted feed.
It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, tolerating frost down to approximately -30F. It grows outdoors as a perennial ground cover across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and Utah. It also thrives in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, California, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, and Hawaii.
Q: Is Sedum Tricolor Spurium pet friendly?
A: It is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.
Q: Can it grow in a hanging basket?
A: Sedum Tricolor Spurium has a natural trailing habit that works well in hanging baskets with sturdy support.
Q: How do I propagate Sedum ‘Tricolor’?
A: It propagates easily from stem cuttings or by dividing established clumps in spring or early summer; let cut ends callous for a day or two before planting in well-draining soil.
Q: Will the leaves change color in different light conditions?
A: Sedum ‘Tricolor’ shifts from softer green tones to deeper pink and red hues as light intensity increases.
Q: Does Sedum ‘Tricolor’ need to be rotated?
A: Rotating it every few weeks promotes even growth across all sides and ensures all sides receive adequate light.
Q: What window direction works best for indoor growth?
A: Sedum ‘Tricolor’ performs well in south or west-facing windows where it receives several hours of direct sun daily.
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