Sedum spurium 'John Creech'

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Sedum spurium (Phedimus spurius) 'John Creech': A wonderful ground cover plant and forgiving grower. It grows long, sprawling stems with whorls of thin, green leaves. It spreads readily and can even thrive despite full sun, rocky soil, extended drought, and hard frosts. Through summer it blooms with tiny, star-shaped, pink flowers. Try planting this cultivar around rocks or let it spill from outdoor containers.

Hardy Sedum are easy, frost-hardy plants that thrive outdoors with full sun and great drainage. Plant in raised beds or containers with drainage holes and mix 50% coarse sand, pumice, or perlite into the soil to prevent rot. Regular water will help young plants establish roots and spread quickly, but mature Sedum can tolerate several months of drought. If you choose to propagate by hand, cut off the top 2.0"+ of stem and transplant it to re-root.

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Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Green

Bloom Color

Pink Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 5 (-20F), Zone 6 (-10F), Zone 7 (0F), Zone 8 (10F), Zone 9 (20F), Zone 10 (30F)

Recommended Light Conditions

Full Sun

Maximum Height

6"-8"

Growth Habit / Shape

Hanging / Trailing, Low Growing / Creeping

Seasonality

Blooms in Summer, Winter Dormant Partial

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate, Fast Grower

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 5 - 10

5 6 7 8 9 10

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3 years ago

Will these crowd out existing hosta, lil or hydrangea? I want a green mat under these plantsies See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Sedum spurium doesn't get tall enough to crowd out these plants, but I wouldn't plant these together for other reasons.

The main reason is the difference in water needs. Hydrangeas, lilies and hostas all like to be constantly moist while S. spurium would rather spend some time dry. They are succulents after all.

Another reason is the dormancy period of hydrangeas and lilies. They die back fully in the winter and if the Sedum took over while they were dormant, they'd have to fight through a mat of Sedum in the spring to even sprout. Sedum is pretty aggressive so I doubt they'd make it.

Differing sunlight needs is still another reason. Sedum spurium likes full sun. Although different species of hostas and hydrangeas like differing amount of sun, most of them prefer partial shade… See full answer »

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

These plants are shipped rooted in 2" pots.

If you scroll down on any of our plant listings, you'll find a section called "PRODUCT DETAILS". There, you'll find a list beginning with the item "COLOR - PRIMARY". Near the bottom of this list is an item called "PRODUCT FORMAT". That will tell you what size pot the plant ships in or what size plug if that's relevant. See full answer »

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1 year ago

how many of these should I purchase to eventually cover an area 4 X 6 with Sedum spurium 'John Creech' See answer

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1 year ago  •  Staff Answer

That depends on how fast you want the area filled and the conditions of the plot. In ideal conditions, Sedum will spread 1" a month during the growing season. See full answer »

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2 years ago

I live in Zone 9. Can I plant sedum and sempervivum in the ground in the fall? See answer

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2 years ago  •  Staff Answer

We recommend having all outdoor succulents in the ground a month before the first frost of the year. See full answer »

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3 years ago

I need a hardy ground cover that will take snow and cold yet continue to prosper in hot summer, recommendations? See answer

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6 months ago  •  Staff Answer

You're going to want the succulent types in this Frost Hardy Ground Cover category. All these types of Sedum, Delosperma, Rosularia, and more are super easy spreaders that thrive with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Use the "Grow Zone (Hardiness)" filter on the left of that category page to see only types that are hardy in your climate. To check what grow zone you're in, enter your zip code into this USDA Hardiness Tool.

You can also browse all of our Bulk Trays of Frost Hardy Succulents here. Sedum Trays tend to be available in the spring. See full answer »

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3 years ago

Live in Florida and want a suggestion for succulent “ground cover” for large window-like boxes on our lanai please See answer

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3 years ago  •  Staff Answer

For spreading succulents in a humid climate, I would suggest Portulacaria afra, Crassula muscosa Watch Chain, Sedum 'Spiral Staircase', and Sedum 'Tokyo Sun' (click the names for links).
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4 years ago

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4 years ago  •  Staff Answer

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Succulents need grittier soil than other plants because they are adapted to dry conditions and store water in their leaves. Regular potting soil mixes stay damp for long periods of time, which can cause rot in succulents. Instead, use a sandy, well-draining soil so you can water thoroughly without leaving your succulent in standing water.

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4 years ago

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4 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Our plants can be transplanted immediately upon arrival.
If you want to wait to transplant, they can remain in their original containers for up to a month. If the pots came in a plastic carrier tray, remove the pots from the carrier tray prior to the first watering.

Keep the plants indoors near a sunny window or outdoors under a roof (only if outdoor temperatures stay above your succulent's minimum hardiness temperature). Water only after the soil is fully dry by drenching from above with a faucet, hose, or watering can. Gently shake excess water from the leaves and allow containers to drain completely.

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4 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Fertilizing is not necessary, but it is a good option for succulent growers who want to encourage faster, larger growth. It can be used on mature plants with established roots. Only fertilize in the growing season (spring and summer for most varieties) to avoid weakening or burning dormant plants. Use a light touch and make 2-3 applications of low-Nitrogen, diluted fertilizer each year (N-P-K ratio around 5-10-10). You can find specially-formulated cactus / succulent fertilizers in most garden centers or go organic with compost tea or bone meal.

Example: Miracle-Gro Quick Start, diluted to half strength

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4 years ago  •  Staff Answer

Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water after the soil is completely dry and the plant feels less firm. Err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most common way to kill succulents.

HOW TO WATER SUCCULENTS

• Drench from above using a faucet, hose, or watering can
• Do not mist with a spray bottle (the only exception is for Air Plants)
• Water until it drains from the container's drainage hole. If your container does not have a drainage hole (not recommended), use about 1/3 the volume of the container…

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