Key Facts:
Common Name: Dragon’s Blood Sedum
Scientific Name: Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’
Leaf Color: Dark red to purple
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Height: 4-6 inches (10-15 cm)
Spread: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
Growth Rate: Moderate; spreads slowly, ideal for ground cover
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Type: Well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types including sandy and rocky soils
Watering Needs: Low; highly drought-tolerant once established
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low; requires minimal care; occasional trimming to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged foliage; generally resistant to pests and diseases
Uses: Ideal for ground cover, rock gardens, garden beds, and containers; provides vibrant color and texture, and is excellent for erosion control
Why You’ll Love It:
Enhance your garden with the dramatic and resilient Dragon’s Blood Sedum. Its bold, dark red to purple foliage and vibrant pink flowers create a striking visual impact, making it an excellent choice for adding color and texture to various landscape settings. Perfect for full sun areas and drought-prone gardens, this low-maintenance perennial offers long-lasting beauty with minimal care. Embrace the unique charm and hardiness of Dragon’s Blood Sedum—transform your outdoor space with this exceptional ground cover and enjoy its captivating appeal throughout the growing season!
Dragon’s Blood Sedum
Dragon’s Blood Sedum (Sedum spurium ‘Dragon’s Blood’) is a hardy and striking ground cover perennial known for its vivid, dragon-like appearance. This low-growing sedum features succulent, dark red to purple foliage that intensifies in color as the season progresses, creating a dramatic ground cover effect. In late summer, it produces clusters of star-shaped pink flowers that stand out against its rich foliage. Dragon’s Blood Sedum is perfect for adding bold color and texture to garden beds, rock gardens, and containers, and is highly valued for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements.
