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SUNSPARKLER® Wildfire Sedum

Sedum SUNSPARKLER® 'Wildfire'

Category: Groundcover • Sedum

Discover SUNSPARKLER® Wildfire Sedum, a vibrant, drought-tolerant ground cover perfect for sunny gardens.

Mature Height: 12-18 inches
Mature Width: 12-24 inches
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Summer
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 4-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Summer
Foliage: Evergreen
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Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

SUNSPARKLER® Wildfire Sedum is a vibrant succulent that features striking red and orange foliage. This hardy plant thrives in sunny locations and is perfect for rock gardens or as ground cover. Its colorful leaves provide year-round interest, and it produces small yellow flowers in the summer.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Prefers dry to moderate moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soil is essential. Tolerates poor soil and has a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

ground coverbordermass planting

Special Features

Vibrant foliage colordrought-tolerantattracts pollinators

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for rock gardens and slopes. Provides excellent color contrast in landscapes.

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Is SUNSPARKLER® Wildfire Sedum a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design. Bold Outdoors evaluates those practical conditions before recommending a plant broadly.

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