
Dharaseeds
Dragon's Blood Stonecrop Seeds
Estimated delivery between March 28 and March 31.
The Dragon's Blood Stonecrop, also known as Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood', is a versatile, low-maintenance perennial ground cover plant that adds a striking look to gardens, landscapes, and rock gardens. This hardy plant thrives in various growing conditions, providing year-round beauty with its vibrant red foliage and star-like blooms.
Key Features:
Vibrant Red Foliage: The unique reddish-purple leaves of the Dragon's Blood Stonecrop change color with the seasons, offering visual interest throughout the year. During the warmer months, its foliage transforms into a stunning reddish hue, and it keeps its evergreen nature in colder months.
Ground Cover: Ideal for filling in gaps in flower beds, borders, and rock gardens, this low-growing perennial spreads efficiently, creating a thick, durable ground cover that suppresses weeds and adds texture to the landscape.
Low Maintenance: Dragon's Blood Stonecrop is an incredibly easy-to-care-for plant. It thrives with minimal attention, requiring occasional watering once established, and it’s drought-tolerant, making it a perfect choice for xeriscaping.
Evergreen: This plant remains green throughout the winter, providing a consistent, attractive ground cover in cooler months.
Deer Resistant: This perennial is known for being deer-resistant, making it a fantastic option for gardens in areas where deer are prevalent.
Flowering: In summer, it produces small, star-like pink flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a beneficial addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Versatile Use: Perfect for use in rock gardens, borders, or as a ground cover in dry, sandy, or poor soils. It is also suitable for containers and hanging baskets due to its compact growth habit.
Planting Instructions:
- Planting Time: Spring or early fall is the best time to plant Dragon's Blood Stonecrop seeds, ensuring it establishes before the colder months.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, moderately dry soil, but it can tolerate poor soil conditions.
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade is ideal. It thrives in bright, direct sunlight but can handle light shade in warmer climates.
- Watering: While drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from occasional watering during dry spells in the first growing season.
- Temperature: Best suited for USDA hardiness zones 3-9.
Uses:
- Ground Cover: Its dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for covering large areas or for planting between stepping stones in a garden.
- Rock Gardens: The compact, hardy nature of this plant makes it perfect for rock gardens, where it can thrive in poor soil and hot, dry conditions.
- Border Planting: Dragon’s Blood Stonecrop can be planted along garden borders, where its colorful foliage contrasts beautifully with other plants.
- Pollinator Garden: Attracts bees and butterflies, making it a great addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Conclusion: Dragon's Blood Stonecrop is a beautiful, resilient plant that offers year-round color, low maintenance, and excellent ground coverage. Whether you're looking to fill a rock garden, border, or need a hardy, drought-tolerant ground cover, Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' is a fantastic choice that will enhance your landscape while attracting beneficial pollinators. Ideal for gardeners seeking an easy-to-grow, long-lasting, and visually appealing addition to their outdoor spaces