Distinctive fleshy, succulent foliage in a range of colors such as green, burgundy and chartreuse. Growth habits vary from upright and clumping to creeping groundcovers. Flowers are generally in clusters of star-shaped blooms, often pink, red or yellow. Blooming from early summer to mid fall depending on variety. Great for beds and borders, containers and rock gardens.
Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'
Stonecrop
Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood (Roseum)' - Stonecrop from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- AKA Sedum spurium var. coccineum
- Rose-red, star-shaped flowers in early to late summer
- Dense mats of bronze-green foliage
- Leaves turn purple-red in the fall and is considered semi-evergreen
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Plant in well drained, dry to medium moisture soil in full sun, protect from excessive wet winter conditions Tolerates very light shade and poor soils, Drought tolerant once established Deadhead taller varieties after blooming or leave blooms for winter interest Plants can be divided in spring or grown from cuttings, Great feature in the rock garden
Height: 4-6 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Fall Color
- Heat Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
- Rock Garden
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Trailing
Foliage Color:
- Green
- Burgundy
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil
Genus Overview: Sedum
Common Name: Sedum
Distinctive fleshy, succulent foliage in a range of colors such as green, burgundy and chartreuse. Growth habits vary from upright and clumping to creeping groundcovers. Flowers are generally in clusters of star-shaped blooms, often pink, red or yellow. Blooming from early summer to mid fall depending on variety. Great for beds and borders, containers and rock gardens.