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'Ruby Glow' Stonecrop (Sedum 'Ruby Glow'): Low Rosy-Red Blooms on Blue-Green Foliage

'Ruby Glow' Sedum: Low-Growing Rosy-Red Flowers for Summer Borders

Sedum 'Ruby Glow' produces rosy-red flowers atop small, fleshy blue-green leaves with ruddy highlights in summer to late summer. Grows 8–12 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Adaptable, prefers well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun.

Compact Color

  • Rosy-red flowers summer to late summer
  • Blue-green leaves with ruddy highlights
  • 8–12 in. tall, 18 in. wide
  • Full sun, well-drained soil
  • Attracts butterflies

Growing Requirements

  • Light: Full sun to part shade
  • Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline
  • Water: Dry to medium
  • Maintenance: Low

Propagation

Stem cuttings or root leaves in early summer; seed in fall; divide in spring.

Potential Problems

Mealybugs, scale, slugs, snails.

Quick Reference

Height:6–12 in.
Spread:1–3 ft.
Bloom Time:Summer, late summer
Flower Color:Pink
Foliage:Blue-green with ruddy highlights
Uses:Borders, cut flowers, dried flowers, cottage gardens

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