‘Tricolor’ is a sprawling, low-growing, ground-hugging, mat-forming stonecrop, similar in form to 'Dragons Blood,' with rounded, succulent leaves and growing about 3 or so inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide. However, the leaves of 'Tricolor' are green in the center with white margins tinged with pink, and holds this coloration throughout the summer. Tiny, star-shaped, pink flowers bloom in late spring to mid-summer. Use along paths, in rock garden, parkstrips, or the edges of sunny borders. Under stress, this plant may revert to a solid green leaf.
As a group, sedums prefer well-drained soils, including sandy-loam, clay-loam, or rocky soils, as long as it is well drained. In nature, most sedums occur in light shade or partly sunny sites, while a few are also well-adapted to full sun situations. They can tolerate both drought conditions or more frequent watering, but the key is good drainage. Their xeric nature makes sedums popular for use in rock gardens, roof gardens, wall gardens, and living wreaths.