Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'
Dragons Blood Stonecrop
Semi-evergreen Groundcover, Succulent
Growing Conditions
Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Low
Description
Size: 2 - 6 tall x 12 - 24 wide
Shape / Form:
Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Attracts Bees, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest
Foliage Color:
Brown / Chocolate,
Burgundy / Maroon
Fall Color:
Burgundy / Maroon
Bloom Season:
Spring,
Summer
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Edging, Groundcover, Hell Strip, Lawn Alternative, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Wildlife:
Bees, Beneficial Insects
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
ground hugger, matrix / mingler
Collections:
Plants That Earn Their Keep
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Drought Tolerant Plant Combo with Dramatic Color
Focus: Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9 -
Mixed Border Plant Combo Featuring Edgeworthia
Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Groundcovering Tapestry of Succulents and Thyme
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Pleasing Seasonal Flow, Small Space
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 4, 5 -
Mixed Border with Excellent Evergreen Structure
Focus: Year-round Interest, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Color Theme, Privacy and Screening
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
Zone: 7, 8, 9 -
Mixed Bed with Fine Foliage and Fun Flowers
Focus: Curb Appeal, Mixed Border
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 6, 7, 8