Looking for a rich splash of color that carpets your garden in style? Meet Flaming Carpet™ Merlot Sedum (Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Merlot'), a bold perennial groundcover with deep burgundy-purple, merlot-like foliage. This broad-leaved evergreen (in mild winter climates) grows just 6 inches tall and spreads 1-2 feet wide, making it a superb choice for filling spaces with texture and flair. In summer, clusters of red starry flowers burst above the foliage, creating a dazzling jewel-toned display.

This Sedum plant's foliage is its claim to fame! A lush tapestry of burgundy and purple hues that intensify with the season. Its low-growing, spreading habit forms dense mats that thrive in hot, sunny spots where other plants struggle. The brilliant contrast of red blooms against the rich foliage adds depth and warmth, especially in rock gardens or along borders.

Native to Europe and Asia, Sedums have long been admired for their resilience and ornamental value. This selection is part of the beloved Crassulaceae family, which includes many drought-tolerant plants treasured by gardeners for their low-maintenance beauty and seasonal drama! Learn more about Sedum in the landscape.

Key Features

• Rich burgundy to purple merlot-colored foliage
• Clusters of bold red flowers in summer
• Low-growing, spreading groundcover (6 inches tall, 1-2 feet wide)
• Broadleaved evergreen in mild climates
• Drought-tolerant, sun-loving perennial

Landscaping Uses

This colorful Sedum is perfect for sunny, dry spots where you need lasting groundcover and vibrant foliage.

• Rock gardens and gravel beds
• Borders and edging plants along walkways
• Container gardening and troughs
• Groundcover for eroding slopes or hard-to-grow areas
• Companion to ornamental grasses and other succulents

Care & Maintenance

Flaming Carpet Merlot Sedum thrives in USDA zones 3-9. It is an herbaceous perennial that can act as a broad-leaved evergreen in mild climates. Tough as nails, drought-tolerant, and heat-loving, it's a fantastic low-maintenance choice for busy gardeners.

• Planting Time: Spring or early fall
• Sun Requirements: Full sun for best color and blooms
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil - avoids wet, poorly drained sites
• Moisture Needs: Low - use the Finger Test; water regularly the first year until established
• Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Fertilization Needs: Light feeding in spring with compost or slow-release fertilizer
• Pruning Info: Shear lightly after blooms fade to maintain form; deadheading encourages tidiness
• Division Info: Divide every 3-4 years in spring to rejuvenate and expand plantings
• Special Perks: Deer and rabbit resistant, drought-tolerant, heat and humidity friendly, pollinator-friendly blooms

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Sip on the Beauty of Merlot

With its rich, wine-toned foliage and striking red blooms, Flaming Carpet Merlot Sedum is a true garden treasure. Easy-going yet dramatic, it's the perfect plant to add color, texture, and pollinator appeal to your sunny spots.

Order your Flaming Carpet Merlot Sedum and enjoy this lush groundcover's vibrant tapestry today from NatureHills.com!