blood succulent Dragon's Blood Sedum – Native Gardeners

blood succulent Dragon's Blood Sedum – Native GardenersSedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' (non native) Dragon's Blood Sedum is a low growing, hardy and evergreen succulent. Known for its colorful foliage and, once established, drought tolerance and minimal maintenance needs. Great as a groundcover, spilling over retaining walls, or in planters. Bright green with burgundy edges turn to a bright red in the fall. During summer, it bursts into clusters of small, bright pink red, star shaped flowers. Plant in full

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' (non-native)

Dragon's Blood Sedum is a low-growing, hardy and evergreen succulent. Known for its colorful foliage and, once established, drought tolerance and minimal maintenance needs. Great as a groundcover, spilling over retaining walls, or in planters.

Bright green with burgundy edges turn to a bright red in the fall. During summer, it bursts into clusters of small, bright pink-red, star-shaped flowers.

Plant in full sun to light shade in well-draining soil and water thoroughly but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Prune dead stalks in early spring to encourage new growth and pinch back taller varieties to promote bushier growth and more numerous flowers.  Thrives best in acidic, average, sandy or gravelly soils. While it stays evergreen in milder winter climates, it may lose its leaves in colder regions. 

Height: 4”-6”
Spread 1’-2’
Bloom: July-September
Light: Full Sun-Part Shade
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 4-9
Origin: Caucasus