Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’ (Caucasian Stonecrop)
Stonecrop 'Dragon's Blood', Dragon's Blood Stonecrop, Sedum spurium 'Schorbuser Blut', Phedimus spurius 'Dragon's Blood', Sedum spurium Dragon's Blood
A long-time favorite, Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’ (Caucasian Stonecrop) is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with fleshy, rounded, bright green leaves adorned with burgundy on the edges, deepening to bronze-red in summer before changing to brilliant red in fall. Sitting atop short stems, clusters of small, ruby-red, starry flowers appear in summer. Drought tolerant, ‘Dragon’s Blood’ can withstand poor, dry soil conditions. Best when planted in groups or massed as a ground cover. A striking border or rock garden subject too!
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm).
- Best grown in full sun, in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates some light shade.
- Perfect for rock gardens, containers, as a groundcover or edging plant.
- Virtually disease and pest free. Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Low maintenance, this Sedum forgives neglect!
- Propagate by seed or division.
- Sedum spurium species is native to the Caucusus.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4" - 6" (10cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Cactus & Succulents, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crassulaceae |
| Genus | Sedum |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4" - 6" (10cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
