Sedum SunSparkler Cherry Tart
Best low-maintenance ground cover for busy gardeners in hot, dry climates.
The Sedum SunSparkler® 'Cherry Tart' is a drought-resistant cultivar known for its vibrant, cherry-red foliage displayed across three seasons. This variety produces clusters of rosy-pink flowers in late summer through early fall, attracting butterflies. It grows quickly to form a dense ground cover, reaching only 6 inches high but spreading up to 18 inches wide. Ideal for hot, dry garden spots, banks, slopes, and containers, 'Cherry Tart' tolerates poor soil fertility once established. It offers tough, low-maintenance coverage and excellent visual interest throughout the growing season.
$12.95
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4.6
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Category Rank
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#1072 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Genus
Sedum
/ Sedum
Who it's for
- Homeowners living in areas with high deer and rabbit populations
- Busy gardeners needing drought-tolerant, low-maintenance landscape plants
- Designers seeking vibrant, long-lasting foliage color for garden beds
Who should skip it
- Landscapers looking for tall, vertical plants for background layering
- Gardeners with shady yards or limited direct sunlight
- Beginners struggling with heavy, poorly draining soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering once established.
Visual Longevity
Maintains vibrant cherry-red foliage across three full growing seasons.
Maintenance Effort
Requires very little intervention to stay healthy and weed-free.
Growth Habit
Forms a dense, uniform mat that effectively suppresses unwanted weeds.
Pollinator Appeal
Rosy-pink blooms provide a reliable nectar source for local butterflies.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, slopes, or challenging poor-soil garden beds.
Key Specs
Genus
Sedum
Variety
'Cherry Tart'
Hardiness Zones
4 - 9
Mature Height
6 in
Mature Width
18 in
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Dark Pink/Rose
Foliage Color
Red
Features
- Ultra-colorful foliage that maintains cherry-red tones over three seasons
- Produces large, rosy-pink flower clusters in late summer and early fall
- Quickly spreads to provide tough, weed-choking ground cover
- Highly drought-resistant once established
- Tolerates heat and cold, thriving even in poor soil fertility
- Attracts butterflies
- Ideal for containers due to its compact size and drought tolerance
What customers say
Customers are genuinely impressed by the Sedum SunSparkler Cherry Tart's reliability and striking design. This plant consistently delivers on its promise of low maintenance, thriving easily even in full sun and dry conditions, which speaks directly to its exceptional quality. The vibrant, season long cherry red foliage and compact mounding habit offer significant visual value, making it a highly recommended choice for gardeners seeking dependable color and ease of use.
Know before you buy
This variety requires full sun to keep its vibrant cherry-red foliage. If planted in partial shade, the leaves may lose their intensity and turn more green.
The Cherry Tart is hardy in zones 4 through 9. It is built to withstand a wide range of temperatures, making it a reliable perennial in most climates.
As a fast-growing ground cover, it will reach its mature width of 18 inches relatively quickly. For optimal coverage, space individual plants 18 inches apart.
Yes, its compact 6-inch height and high drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage, as sedum prefers not to sit in soggy soil.
No, this plant is quite resilient and actually thrives in poor soil fertility. Once established, it requires very little maintenance or supplemental feeding.
Once established, the Cherry Tart is highly drought-resistant and requires minimal watering. It is an ideal choice for hot, dry spots in your garden that might be difficult for other plants to survive.
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