{"product_id":"sedum-spurium-fools-gold","title":"Sedum spurium 'Fool's Gold'","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eSedum 'Fool's Gold' Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eFAQ\/Common Issues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Cactus_26a62e4c-2f57-4ecf-97de-fc345c4a381c_480x480.png?v=1600401339\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Sedum spurium 'Fool's Gold' is a low-growing, cold hardy succulent in the Crassulaceae family, originally native to the Caucasus region of Western Asia. This variegated sedum has become a drought-tolerant ground cover cultivated worldwide for its ease of care and versatility in gardens and containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Flower_a2da558c-5726-458a-a06c-1a5f7fedc366_480x480.png?v=1600397290\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It forms a dense, clumping and trailing mat of small, rounded, spoon-shaped leaves edged in golden-yellow variegation against bright green centers. In full sun, the foliage deepens to warm amber and bronze tones, giving the creeping stonecrop a jewel-like quality that persists year-round.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Growing_2961efa3-9828-496c-8a2c-fa57f0dd8914_480x480.png?v=1600399365\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Sedum 'Fool's Gold' produces clusters of star-shaped pink to reddish flowers in summer, rising just above the foliage on short stems. The blooms attract pollinators and provide seasonal contrast to the golden variegated leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"lazyloaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Lotus_07a2c657-f263-49f7-9bb9-69b9f3b0f4df_480x480.png?v=1600397267\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Lotus_07a2c657-f263-49f7-9bb9-69b9f3b0f4df_480x480.png?v=1600397267\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It trails over walls, fills rock gardens, and cascades from containers and hanging baskets on a breezy balcony. It handles wind, rain, and dry heated air indoors, and you can leave it up to ten days without water. Sedum 'Fool's Gold' is pet friendly and has a history of edible and medicinal use in traditional herbal practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sun_65296975-26d8-49a3-83b6-b7b0ed15ae73_480x480.png?v=1600397323\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sun_65296975-26d8-49a3-83b6-b7b0ed15ae73_480x480.png?v=1600397323\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Sedum spurium 'Fool's Gold' grows well in partial to full sun, needing at least four to six hours of direct sun daily for best color.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Water_d9b740b9-bfce-41c4-ae3e-16bf9678c77f_480x480.png?v=1600397177\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Water_d9b740b9-bfce-41c4-ae3e-16bf9678c77f_480x480.png?v=1600397177\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Water it every ten to fourteen days in summer, reducing to once a month or less in winter as growth slows.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Soil_40a149eb-9d43-4bf0-ac38-159c702c72f2_480x480.png?v=1600397158\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Soil_40a149eb-9d43-4bf0-ac38-159c702c72f2_480x480.png?v=1600397158\" class=\"ls-is-cached lazyloaded\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Sedum 'Fool's Gold' does best in well-draining sandy or gritty soil, such as a cactus and succulent mix amended with perlite.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Temperature.png?v=1613688445\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It tolerates temperatures from around 20°F up to 90°F, making it frost-tolerant across most climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Fertilizer_5853ff19-6010-410a-a082-3abe233cb8d2_480x480.png?v=1600399297\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  Sedum 'Fool's Gold' is a moderate grower that spreads steadily to form a dense mat over one to two seasons, needing only light balanced fertilizer once in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Spackle_0b1c313b-e538-42e0-8818-7f0bdf63d530_480x480.png?v=1600397104\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e  It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9, tolerating winter lows down to around -30°F. It grows outdoors year-round across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It also grows outdoors in Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Sedum spurium 'Fool's Gold' pet friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It is non-toxic and safe for cats and dogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How fast does it spread in a garden bed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Sedum spurium 'Fool's Gold' is a moderate grower that fills containers and garden beds steadily over one to two seasons without becoming invasive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can Sedum 'Fool's Gold' handle indoor light from a west-facing window?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: A south or west-facing window provides the bright direct sun it needs indoors, though it also grows in lower light conditions with less intense golden variegation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I propagate it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Sedum 'Fool's Gold' propagates easily from stem cuttings; snip a healthy stem, let the cut callous for a day or two, then press it into moist well-draining soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can Sedum 'Fool's Gold' stay outside in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It is frost tolerant down to -30°F and survives winter outdoors in USDA zones 4 through 9 without protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What happens if I overwater it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA: Overwatering causes root rot; let the soil dry completely between waterings and reduce watering frequency in winter when growth slows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Succulents Box","offers":[{"title":"2 inch \/ Plastic Pot","offer_id":47683540779182,"sku":"S2JN3927","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 inch \/ Clay Pot","offer_id":47683540811950,"sku":"S2JN3927+EEZZ2742-1","price":13.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 inch \/ White Modern Pot","offer_id":47683540844718,"sku":"S2JN3927+EEZZ7650","price":16.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 inch \/ Bamboo Pot","offer_id":47683540877486,"sku":"S2JN3927+EEZZ7620.BR-1","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2198\/4603\/files\/Sedum_spurium__Fool_s_Gold__lifestyle.png?v=1775533735","url":"https:\/\/succulentsbox.live\/products\/sedum-spurium-fools-gold","provider":"Succulents Box","version":"1.0","type":"link"}