Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef': Rosy-Bronze Tipped Groundcover for Seasonal Color

Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef'

Dynamic foliage color makes Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef' a standout groundcover sedum. The succulent, shiny green leaves have distinctive rosy-bronze tips that intensify to a lovely pink-bronze in fall and winter. In summer, small yellow star flowers appear. Perfect for rock gardens, containers, and desert plantings where seasonal color change is desired.

Color-Changing Foliage

The leaves are rounded, spoon-shaped, and glossy green with prominent rosy-bronze tips. As temperatures cool in autumn, the entire leaf blushes pink-bronze, creating a coral-reef effect. Plants form a dense mat 3–6 inches tall, spreading 12–18 inches. The shiny leaves and color shift provide year-round interest. Yellow flowers in summer are a bonus.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun. Best color in full sun.
• Height: 3–6 inches (2 feet or less).
• Spread: 12–18 inches.
• Soil: Well-drained, average. Tolerates poor soil.
• Water: Low to moderate. Drought-tolerant once established.

Landscape Applications

Excellent as a color-changing groundcover in rock gardens, on sunny slopes, spilling over walls, and in containers. The fall color is a highlight when many plants are fading. Pair with blue fescue, purple heuchera, and silver artemisia. More tolerant of moderate moisture than many sedums.

Maintenance

Very low. Trim edges if needed. Divide in spring. Deer resistant. Tolerates light foot traffic.

Sedum tetractinum 'Coral Reef'—shiny green leaves with rosy tips turning coral-bronze in fall for dynamic groundcover color.