If you want a perennial that looks polished from spring through fall, Sedum × 'Frosted Fire' is an easy pick. This upright stonecrop forms a tidy clump of light green leaves edged in creamy tones, then finishes the season with dense flower heads in late summer and fall that color up rosy pink. At maturity it typically stands about 12-15 inches tall, making it a great fit for the front to middle of sunny borders and for containers where you want reliable structure without fuss.

Give it full sun for the strongest stems and best foliage color. Plant it in well-drained soil; sandy or rocky sites are ideal, but any garden bed that does not stay wet in winter works well. Once established, it handles dry periods well, yet it also performs with average moisture as long as drainage is good. Because the foliage stays attractive as the plant grows, you can use it as a small-scale substitute for a low shrub in mixed plantings.

Space plants so air can move through the clump (about 18 inches apart works well for most gardens). Little maintenance is needed: you can leave spent flower heads standing for winter texture, then cut stems back in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. Avoid heavy fertilizing, which can encourage softer growth and floppier stems.

Use 'Frosted Fire' to echo light-colored accents in nearby plants, or pair it with deeper foliage for contrast. It is also useful in exposed spots because it tolerates drought and can handle some salt influence from de-icing products. With its long season of foliage interest and late-season bloom, it helps carry your garden from summer into fall with minimal care.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Mature height: 12-15"
• Spread: 15-18"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Salt
• Good for borders & edging: Yes

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