Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'

$5.99

SKU:S2JN1414

Product Details

Highlights

'Dragon's Blood' (also known as Phedimus spurius 'Schorbuser Blut'): A colorful ground cover that starts the spring a bright green and by fall has deepened to wine red. It stands out for its bright red flowers and stems. This variety goes partially dormant in winter, losing its leaves to survive temperatures down to -30F. The plant sprouts back to life in spring, regrowing its leaves by May in most climates. It is not quite as fast growing as the other S. spurium varieties, making it a less aggressive companion plant in beds.

Sedum like well-drained, porous soil. Addition of grit or sharp sand will help porosity and drainage. Many varieties propagate by simply spreading leaves on the soil surface. To ensure division, remove top 2" of plant tips and strip lower leaves form bottom of stem. Plant in well-drained soil mix and water after 2-3 days. Do not over water! New plants should be well established after 5-6 weeks. Fertilize with a low-nitrogen fertilizer 1-2 times during growing season.

Full Sedum (Stonecrop) Guide

Product Size

2.0" Pot

Current Primary Color

Red

All Seasonal Colors

Green

Bloom Color

Red Bloom

Grow Zone (Hardiness)

Zone 4 (-30F), 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

Low Growing / Creeping

Seasonality

Winter Dormant Partial

Special Characteristic

Easy to Propagate, Pet Safe

USDA Zone map for average annual extreme minimum temperatures

THIS PLANT IS HARDY IN ZONES 4 - 10

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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Questions & Answers

Popular Questions

1 year ago

I need 50 succulent pls ta for bs y shower favors. Half pink, half blue. We do not know the gender. Can you send a

1 year ago • Staff Answer

The Build Your Own Succulent Tray may be just what you're looking for! You can select the quantity of plants and the color tones you need. You can find it by clicking the link below.

For events, we recommend ordering early and leaving us a note in the Order Comments during checkout as to when you need them delivered by. We recommend requesting delivery 1-2 weeks before your event so the succulents have time to get some sunshine and recover from shipping.
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3 years ago

4.49 is this the price per plant? how many do I need for 83 X 20 feet wooded lot?

3 years ago • Staff Answer

This is the price per order, but how many you'll need depends on a lot of different factors actually. If you wanted to fill the bed immediately, you'd need 830 of them.

However, these are Sedum and they can grow quite quickly, given a few conditions. How much light does this plot get? How much water? Does the soil retain water or not? Do you plan on fertilizing? If so, what strength fertilizer are you going to use?

All of these questions can influence how many plants you need.

Assuming good, full sun, weekly water in the summer, well draining soil and a weak fertilizer applied monthly, I would say a third of this number would be plenty, roughly 277… See full answer »

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10 months ago

What's the difference between Voodoo and Dragon's Blood sedum?

10 months ago • Staff Answer

These two are quite similar and, to be fair, the differences between the two are minor. However, Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' tends to keep a lot its lime green colors except under intense stress. Meanwhile, Sedum spurium 'Voodoo' becomes fully red with little provocation and develops a darker, maroon color.

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1 year ago

The Sedum Spurium- Dragon’s Blood has drop some of it’s lower leaves. What does it need?

1 year ago • Staff Answer

Losing the lower leaves is a normal and healthy thing for Sedum to do. This allows the plant to focus on its newer leaves which are frequently getting more light anyway.

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2 years ago

Can there be planted with spring bulbs?

2 years ago • Staff Answer

They can! The springs bulbs are able to poke up through the carpeting Sedum.

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2 years ago

Are these evergreen in zone 7b

2 years ago • Staff Answer

They partially are! We grow these in our display beds in zone 7b and they always have some of their foliage, even when they're covered in snow. However, they do shed a lot of their older leaves during the winter.

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1 year ago

How much does the Dragon's Blood Sedum spread

1 year ago • Staff Answer

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' can spread up to 18" wide. It does so rather quickly, but how quickly is going to depend on a lot of variables like soil quality, light, watering schedual, etc. Roughly speaking, Sedum can spread an inch a month during the growing season if well cared for.

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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?

7 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.

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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

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

What kind of soil should I use with succulents?

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.