Plant Profile: Sedum SunSparkler® Series

Names

Sedum 'SunSparkler' Series, Stonecrop Sunsparkler

  • Photo of Sedum SunSparkler® Series (Sedum SunSparkler® Seriess)

Phonetic Spelling:SEE-dum

Genus:Sedum

Species:

Family:Crassulaceae

The "Sunsparkler" series of stonecrop consists of a collection of low-maintenance, drought-resistant groundcovers that thrive in a variety of leaf shapes and display an array of pink flowers. These plants are primarily valued for their vibrant, fleshy foliage and eye-catching blooms that appear from late summer to early fall. Their flowers are particularly appealing to butterflies and other pollinators.

For optimal growth, plant them in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Once they are established, these groundcovers require minimal care and are highly drought-tolerant. They are ideal for use in rock gardens, cascading over stone walls, or in hanging baskets. They create a stunning visual when grouped together or used as a border along walkways or patios. They pair beautifully with other sun-loving perennials such as lavender, coneflower, sage, catmint, and ornamental grasses. Additionally, these plants are resistant to damage from deer and rabbits and can withstand drought, air pollution, and dry, rocky soils.

In terms of pests and diseases, this plant faces no significant issues.

Sedum SunSparkler® Series Feature Summary

Sedum SunSparkler® Series Image Gallery

Tags

#showy flowers
#vigorous
#drought tolerant
#wildlife plant
#mass planting
#fast growing
#cascading
#long bloom time
#rock gardens
#pollinator plant
#border front
#nectar plant fall
#food source nectar
#rock walls
#butterfly friendly
#nectar plant late summer
#guilford crevice garden
#container plants

Similar Plants

Sedum SunSparkler® Series Feature Summary

Attributes
Flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Perennial
Flowers
Showy flowers appear lates summer through early fall.
Showy
Long Bloom Season
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Ground Cover
Succulent
Erect
Spreading
Creeping
Cascading
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Occasionally Dry
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Landscape
Drought Tolerant Garden
Butterfly Garden
Pollinator Garden
Cottage Garden
Butterflies
Pollinators

Sedum SunSparkler® Series Attributes

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Country Or Region Of Origin

Europe, Turkey

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Wildlife Value

Flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Sedum SunSparkler® Series Flowers

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Flower Description

Showy flowers appear lates summer through early fall.

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Flower Color

filter_vintage
Pink

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Flower Value To Gardener

Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Sedum SunSparkler® Series Whole Plant Traits

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Growth Rate

Slow
Medium
Rapid

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Texture

Fine
Medium
Coarse

Sedum SunSparkler® Series Cultural Conditions

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
4a
thermostat
4b
thermostat
5a
thermostat
5b
thermostat
6a
thermostat
6b
thermostat
7a
thermostat
7b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Sedum SunSparkler® Series Leaves

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Sedum SunSparkler® Series Stem

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Sedum SunSparkler® Series Landscape

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Resistance To Challenges

Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Sedum SunSparkler® Series: Attracts

Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees