Sedum Sunsparkler 'Plum Dazzled'
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| Management number | 250425150 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$3.20 | Model Number | 250425150 | ||
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- Sedum 'Plum Dazzled' Care Guide
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Sedum Sunsparkler 'Plum Dazzled' is a drought-tolerant succulent from the Sedum genus in the Crassulaceae family, bred for bold color and tough garden performance. Like most sedums, it descends from rocky, sun-baked habitats across the Northern Hemisphere, where perennials evolved to thrive in lean soils with minimal water.
The plant turns heads with densely clustered, fleshy leaves in plum-purple that deepens under full sun. Foliage is compact and slightly rounded, forming a tight clumping and spreading groundcover habit that fills space without becoming invasive. The purple hue holds well through the seasons.
Summer brings cheerful star-shaped flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Blooms lack fragrance but appear reliably year after year, adding seasonal interest to the foliage.
Move it outside in summer and it handles balcony wind and rain without trouble. It tolerates dry heated air indoors and can stay outdoors comfortably into autumn. It works as a container succulent, rock garden specimen, or low edging along sunny paths. It is pet-friendly, so curious cats and dogs pose no concern. You can leave it up to ten days without water. Rotate it occasionally for even growth when kept in a container.
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Sedum Sunsparkler 'Plum Dazzled' grows well in partial sun to full sun, with the deepest leaf color developing under direct sunlight.
Water it every 10-14 days during summer, reducing to once a month or less in winter.
Sedum 'Plum Dazzled' does best in well-draining succulent or cactus mix, amended with perlite or coarse grit.
It performs well between 40-85°F and shows strong frost tolerance into freezing temperatures.
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Sedum 'Plum Dazzled' is a moderate grower that needs only a light balanced fertilizer once in spring.
It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9, tolerating frost down to approximately -30°F at the lower end of that range. It grows outdoors year-round across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, and Georgia. It also grows in warmer zones 8 and 9 in Texas, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina, California, and Arizona with some afternoon shade during the hottest months.
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Q: Is Sedum Sunsparkler 'Plum Dazzled' safe for cats and dogs?
A: It is non-toxic and safe for both cats and dogs.
Q: How much direct light does it need for the best color?
A: Sedum Sunsparkler 'Plum Dazzled' needs at least 4-6 hours of direct light daily to develop the deepest purple leaf color. In partial shade it tends toward green rather than plum.
Q: How fast does Sedum 'Plum Dazzled' spread as a groundcover?
A: It is a moderate grower that gradually forms a clumping, spreading mat over one to two seasons without becoming aggressive.
Q: What happens if this plant gets overwatered?
A: Sedum 'Plum Dazzled' develops root rot and mushy leaves when soil stays wet. The fleshy leaves and shallow roots cannot handle standing moisture.
Q: Can Sedum 'Plum Dazzled' survive outdoors through winter?
A: It survives frost and freezing temperatures down to around -30°F in zones 4-9 and can remain outdoors through autumn and well into winter in most climates.
Q: How do I propagate it from cuttings?
A: Take stem cuttings in spring or summer, let the cut end callous for a day or two, then press it into well-draining succulent mix and water sparingly until roots form.
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