Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum
Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Catawba'
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones
Looking to roll out a living tapestry-like carpet? The Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum (Sedum 'Flaming Carpet Catawba') is a dazzling, low-growing perennial groundcover with a kaleidoscope of colors! This mat-forming succulent flaunts pink to yellow blooms that buzz with pollinators, while its fleshy leaves shift from green to golden yellow to fiery red through the seasons. At just 6 inches tall and spreading 1-2 feet, it creates a dense, colorful carpet that's both hardy and low maintenance.
This Sedum plant is an exciting hybrid selection known for its color-changing foliage that puts on a show from spring through fall. The broad, succulent leaves give a lush, textural effect in the garden, while its starry flowers brighten the summer landscape. In mild winters, it holds evergreen appeal, keeping structure and tone in the garden when other plants fade.
Native Sedums trace their roots to dry, rocky slopes of North America and Europe, beloved for their toughness and adaptability. As a proud member of the Crassulaceae family, this plant is a colorful cousin to many other hardy Stonecrops that gardeners treasure.
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Key Features
- Low-growing succulent perennial groundcover
- Foliage shifts green, yellow, and red with the seasons
- Pink to yellow starry flowers in summer
- Evergreen in mild winter climates
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
Landscaping Uses
Flaming Carpet™ Groundcover Sedum is a vibrant, space-saving plant perfect for sunny, dry spots. Its compact size makes it versatile for many garden styles.
- Rock gardens and alpine gardens
- Xeriscapes and dry slopes
- Front edging for perennial borders
- Ground cover between stepping stones
- Container gardens and mixed planters
- Green roofs, living walls, and eco-friendly plantings
Care & Maintenance
Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, this Sedum is an herbaceous perennial that behaves like a broad-leaved evergreen in milder climates. Tough as nails, it thrives in full sun, heat, and poor soils with little care.
- Planting Time - Best planted in spring or fall
- Sun Requirements - Full sun for best color and blooms
- Soil Requirements - Needs well-drained soil, thrives in sandy, gravelly, or rocky soils, does not tolerate wet soil
- Moisture Needs - Low water once established - use the Finger Test to check soil moisture. New plants need regular watering in their first year
- Mulch - Apply a 3-4 inch deep layer of Arborist mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Fertilization Needs - Light feeder; a touch of compost in spring is enough
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Pruning Info - Shear lightly in spring to refresh growth; deadhead blooms to encourage tidy mats (see deadheading tips). However, these grow low enough that you can mow over them to remove spent blooms.
- Division Info - Easy to divide every 3-4 years in spring or fall to rejuvenate and spread color around
- Special Perks - Deer- and rabbit-resistant, drought- and heat-tolerant, cold-hardy, handles urban conditions, pollinator friendly
Don't forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal root support!
A Carpet of Color All Year!
With its bold hues and rugged toughness, Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum is a show-stopper in any sunny landscape. This groundcover will light up your beds, slopes, and containers with a rolling wave of seasonal interest.
Order your Flaming Carpet™ Catawba Sedum and start painting your garden with living color today from NatureHills.com!
