Chinese Sedum 'Coral Reef' is a creeping stonecrop that transforms rocky slopes and garden edges into living carpets of delicate color. This low-growing perennial tops out at just 3 inches tall but spreads 12 inches wide or more, anchoring itself through stems that root at every node. Hardy from zones 5 through 8, it produces tiny star-shaped white to pale pink flowers in July and August that rise slightly above the foliage on 4 to 5 inch stems. Round, flat green leaves provide year-round structure, while the plant's drought tolerance and resistance to deer and rabbits make it a genuinely carefree choice for harsh conditions.
Full Sun
Moderate
5-8
3in H x 12in W
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This stonecrop thrives in the places where most plants fail: shallow rocky soil, dry slopes, and neglected urban corners. The combination of fine texture, pale pink summer blooms, and creeping habit creates a natural ground cover that spreads without becoming aggressive, rooting itself from node to node as it grows. Deer and rabbits leave it completely alone, and once established, it needs almost no water, making it one of the lowest-maintenance perennials you can plant.
Chinese Sedum 'Coral Reef' excels as a ground cover for difficult spaces: erosion-prone slopes, rock gardens, and between pavers where foot traffic is light. Its creeping, mat-forming habit and ability to naturalize make it valuable for stabilizing banks and creating low, colorful carpets in areas where conventional lawn struggles. It thrives in urban settings where air quality and soil compaction challenge other plants.
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Transplant rooted cuttings or divisions outdoors after the last frost, spacing them 12 inches apart for ground cover coverage. Sedum establishes rapidly in well-drained soil.
No formal pruning is necessary. The creeping, mat-forming habit stays naturally compact at 3 inches tall. Remove any dead or damaged stems in spring, and trim back any sections that extend beyond your desired coverage area.
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