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Sedum 'Dragon's Blood'

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Sedum 'Dragon's Blood'

Ground cover

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 3–9
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 6" spacing
  • Low water
  • Perennial
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    This stunning succulent ground cover lives up to its dramatic name with deep red foliage that intensifies in cool weather and bright star-shaped pink flowers in summer. Perfect for rock gardens, green roofs, and anywhere you need extremely low-maintenance coverage. This drought-tolerant spreader thrives in poor soils and challenging conditions where other plants fail, making it ideal for xeriscaping and sustainable landscapes.

  • Planting

    Start seeds indoors in spring. More easily propagated by stem cuttings or division in spring through fall.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 10-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, mealybugs occasionally. Common diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soil, otherwise very disease resistant.