Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’ (Caucasian Stonecrop)
Stonecrop 'John Creech', John Creech Stonecrop, Two Row Stonecrop 'John Creech, Phedimus spurius 'John Creech'
Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’ (Caucasian Stonecrop) is a spreading, mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with fleshy, scalloped, bright green leaves. Vigorous, it can quickly form a dense ground cover by creeping stems that root at the nodes as they spread along the ground. The striking green foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season. Sitting atop short stems, clusters of pink-purple, star-shaped flowers appear in summer. Drought tolerant, ‘John Creech’ can withstand poor, dry soil conditions. Wonderful as a ground cover, in the rock garden, along walkways or cascading over stone walls. Evergreen in warm winter climates.
- Grows up to 2 in. tall (5 cm) and 9-12 in. wide (22-30 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 softwood cuttings.
- Sedum spurium species is native to the Caucusus.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2" (10cm) |
| Spread |
9" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-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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Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2" (10cm) |
| Spread |
9" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen, Semi-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 |
