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Dragon's Blood Sedum

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' (Schorbuser Blut)

Category: Groundcover • Sedum

Dragon's Blood Sedum is a vibrant, drought-tolerant ground cover perfect for sunny gardens.

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Mature Height: 6-12 inches

Mature Width: 12 inches

Bloom Color: Pink

Bloom Time: Summer

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 3-9

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Summer

Foliage: Evergreen

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Dragon's Blood Sedum is a low-growing perennial succulent known for its vibrant red foliage and clusters of star-shaped pink flowers. It is drought-tolerant and ideal for ground cover.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Prefers dry to moderate moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Requires good drainage and tolerates poor soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

ground coverborderrock garden

Special Features

Vibrant red foliagedrought-tolerantattracts pollinators

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides ground cover.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for erosion control and adds color to dry areas. Ideal for low-maintenance gardens.

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