Family: Stonecrop
Type: Perennial
Other Common Name: Autumn Stonecrop, Showy Stonecrop
Frosted Fire Sedum is a striking perennial known for its vibrant, frosted foliage and bright, fiery blooms. This robust plant boasts thick, succulent leaves that form a lush, ground-hugging mat, topped with clusters of star-shaped flowers in the heat of summer. Its ability to withstand drought and poor soil conditions makes it a favored choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and resilience.
The Frosted Fire variety is particularly noted for its variegated leaves, which add a unique visual texture to garden compositions. It’s a low-maintenance plant that thrives in full sun, providing a long season of interest from spring through fall.
Hardiness Zone: 2b-9b
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Moisture Preference: Dry to moist
Sun Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Drought Tolerance (Xeriscape): Yes
Growth Rate: Fast
Average Height (feet): 1
Average Spread (feet): 1.5
Average Life Span (years): 15
Form: Upright spreading
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Season: From late summer to late fall
Foliage Color: Green
Foliage Shape: Oval
Incorporating Frosted Fire Sedum into your landscape design can bring year-round interest and color to your garden. Its drought tolerance and low growth habit make it perfect for rock gardens, borders, and green roofs, where it can spread to form a dense carpet of foliage.
The bright blooms attract pollinators, adding life and movement to the garden. For a stunning visual contrast, pair Frosted Fire Sedum with tall, airy perennials or grasses that will complement its ground-covering nature. It’s also an excellent choice for xeriscaping, requiring minimal water once established.
Frosted Fire Sedum thrives in the well-drained conditions of rock gardens, where its colorful foliage and blooms can stand out against the rugged landscape.
In contemporary garden designs, this sedum's structured growth and striking colors can add a modern touch, especially when planted in geometric patterns or alongside architectural features.
The vibrant blooms and lush foliage of Frosted Fire Sedum blend seamlessly into the informal, abundant look of cottage gardens, contributing to the overall tapestry of textures and colors.
Plant Frosted Fire Sedum along pathways or borders for a low-maintenance, high-impact edge. It’s also well-suited for container gardening, where its striking foliage can be appreciated at close range. Mixing Frosted Fire Sedum with other drought-tolerant plants can create a resilient, water-wise garden display that thrives in hot, dry conditions.
In spring, Frosted Fire Sedum begins to emerge, its variegated leaves providing an early splash of color and texture in the garden.
Summer sees the plant in full glory, with clusters of bright flowers blooming above the frosted foliage, creating a fiery display that lasts through the season.
As fall approaches, the blooms may fade, but the foliage remains vibrant, often taking on a reddish hue that adds warmth to the autumn garden.
In winter, Frosted Fire Sedum may die back, depending on the climate, but its hardy nature ensures it will return with renewed vigor in the spring.
Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'
Perovskia atriplicifolia 'Little Spire'
Lavandula x intermedia 'Phenomenal'
Frosted Fire Sedum thrives in areas that receive full sun to light shade, making it versatile for various garden spots, especially those that are hot and dry.
Full sun is ideal for ensuring vibrant foliage and abundant blooms, but it can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
Well-drained, poor to average soil is best for Frosted Fire Sedum, as it prefers drier conditions and is tolerant of rocky or sandy soils.
Space plants approximately 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for spread and ensure good air circulation, promoting healthy growth.
Plant in spring or early fall to allow time for the sedum to establish its root system before extreme weather conditions.
Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the sedum in the hole, fill with soil, and water lightly. Overwatering can be detrimental.
Water sparingly, only when the soil is completely dry. Frosted Fire Sedum is drought-tolerant and prefers drier conditions.
Generally, Frosted Fire Sedum does not require fertilization. If needed, apply a light layer of compost in the spring.
Prune or trim back in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to remove any dead or damaged foliage.
Clear away any debris and trim as needed. Water sparingly if the spring is unusually dry.
No special care is needed in summer. Ensure the plant is not overwatered and enjoy its vibrant blooms.
Reduce watering and prepare the plant for dormancy as the weather cools.
No watering is necessary. The plant may die back in colder climates but will return in the spring.
Sedum rupestre 'Angelina'
Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Fire'
Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy'
Frosted Fire Sedum typically blooms from late summer into fall, offering several weeks of vibrant color in the garden.
Yes, Frosted Fire Sedum is cold hardy and can survive winters in zones 3-9, making it a resilient choice for many gardeners.
Yes, it can easily be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or fall, allowing gardeners to expand their plantings or share with friends.
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