Name: Sedum x 'Wildfire' (SunSparkler® Wildfire Stonecrop)

Average Landscape Size: 6 in. tall × 18 in. wide; low-growing, spreading groundcover.

Sun Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours) is necessary to keep the foliage color intense and prevent the plant from becoming "leggy."

Water Needs: Low; this is a succulent that stores water in its leaves. It is highly drought-tolerant but requires excellent drainage to survive our rainy seasons.

Deer Resistance: High

Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9; extremely cold-hardy and will easily survive any Houston winter.

Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal fertilization is needed; a light application of a balanced fertilizer in spring is plenty. Pruning is rarely necessary, but you can trim the edges if you want to keep it contained to a specific area.

Detailed Description: 'Wildfire' is a standout in the world of succulents, offering a color palette that most groundcovers simply can’t match. As a sport of the popular 'Firecracker' sedum, it features deep burgundy-red leaves with a striking bright pink variegated margin. In the late summer and fall, it is topped with large clusters of vibrant pink flowers that are a magnet for butterflies.

For Houston gardeners, the key to success with 'Wildfire' is drainage. While it loves our Texas heat and sun, it will not tolerate sitting in heavy, soggy clay. It is an ideal choice for rock gardens, tucking into the crevices of a stone wall, or as a "spiller" in a mixed succulent container. Because it is so low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, it’s a perfect "set it and forget it" plant for those hot, dry strips along driveways or sidewalks where other plants might struggle.