Sedum John Creech
Best low-maintenance groundcover for busy gardeners seeking year-round landscape color.
The John Creech Stonecrop is a resilient, low-growing perennial that forms a dense groundcover with scalloped green leaves. It offers seasonal interest with small pink flowers in the fall and develops attractive deep burgundy tones on its foliage and stems during cooler weather. This semi-evergreen variety is ideal for rock walls, rock gardens, or containers, thriving in lean, well-drained soil with minimal water once established. Its low maintenance needs and drought tolerance make it a practical and beautiful addition to any landscape, providing year-round structure and color.
$16.99
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4.7
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Category Rank
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#61 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Mature Height
2
/ in
Who it's for
- Gardeners in arid climates needing low-maintenance xeriscaping
- Landscapers seeking a natural, low-effort weed barrier
- Cold-climate growers wanting hardy, year-round groundcover
Who should skip it
- Impatient gardeners wanting immediate, full-coverage results
- Homeowners dealing with heavy, moisture-retaining clay soil
- Gardeners with limited full-sun planting locations
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives with minimal irrigation once established in the landscape.
Groundcover Density
Forms a thick, lush mat that effectively suppresses unwanted weeds.
Seasonal Versatility
Transitions beautifully from green summer foliage to deep burgundy winter tones.
Maintenance Effort
Requires very little attention to maintain its tidy, low-growing form.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer, making it a safe choice for open gardens.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional cold tolerance allows it to survive in harsh northern climates.
Key Specs
Mature Height
2 in
Mature Width
12 in
Family Name
Crassulaceae
Genus Name
Sedum
Hardiness Zone
03
Light Needs
Full sun, Partial sun
Water Needs
Low
Soil Drainage
Very well-drained
Features
- Forms a dense, durable groundcover.
- Foliage turns burgundy in cooler weather.
- Produces pink flowers in the fall.
- Semi-evergreen for year-round interest.
- Excellent for rock gardens and containers.
- Requires low water once established.
- Drought tolerant and deer resistant.
- Low maintenance care.
What customers say
Customers praise the Sedum John Creech for its exceptional quality and reliability. Upon arrival, plants are consistently described as robust and healthy, establishing quickly to provide dependable groundcover. This sedum thrives even in challenging sunny spots, requiring minimal watering or attention. Its hardiness and ease of care make it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking low maintenance landscaping. The initial cost is well justified by the plant's guaranteed success and impressive long term performance, offering excellent value.
Know before you buy
This variety stays very low to the ground, reaching a mature height of only 2 inches. It is an excellent choice for filling gaps between pavers or creating a flat, dense carpet.
It is semi-evergreen, meaning it maintains its structure throughout the year. In cooler weather, the foliage shifts from green to attractive deep burgundy tones, providing seasonal color changes.
Once established, 'John Creech' is quite drought-tolerant and requires very little water. It thrives in lean, well-drained soil and prefers to dry out between waterings.
Sedum 'John Creech' is considered deer-resistant, making it a reliable option for landscapes where deer pressure is a concern.
Yes, it performs very well in containers, especially in rock gardens or shallow pots. Just ensure the container has excellent drainage, as this plant does not like to sit in soggy soil.
This sedum performs best in full sun to partial sun. Providing at least six hours of direct light will help it maintain its dense growth habit and vibrant foliage color.
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