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Sedum 'Dragon's Blood'
Ground coverSedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'
- Partial sun
- Zones 3–9
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 6" spacing
- Low water
- Perennial
- pH 6–7.5
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.