Sedum 'Dragon's Blood' Stonecrop
Best low-maintenance ground cover for sunny, drought-prone garden landscapes.
Sedum 'Dragon's Blood' Stonecrop is a hardy, evergreen succulent perennial that provides excellent year-round visual appeal. It features fleshy, medium-green leaves with reddish margins that deepen to burgundy in the fall. From midsummer into autumn, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in shades of pink to red, which are attractive to bees and butterflies. This variety forms a low-growing, mat-forming ground cover, ideal for rock gardens, borders, or mass plantings. It thrives in sunny spots with well-draining soil and exhibits strong tolerance to heat and drought, while also being resistant to deer and rabbits.
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Category Rank
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#1787 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-10%
Below average
Item Form
1
/ -Quart
Who it's for
- Homeowners looking for effective erosion control and groundcover solutions
- Busy gardeners needing low-maintenance, resilient landscape plants
- Designers seeking vibrant, multi-seasonal foliage and floral interest
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited full-sun planting locations
- Minimalists wanting low-maintenance plants that stay in place
- Gardeners in regions with heavy, poorly draining soil
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering required.
Ground Cover Density
Forms a thick, mat-like habit that effectively suppresses unwanted weeds.
Seasonal Versatility
Evergreen foliage provides consistent color throughout the entire calendar year.
Pollinator Appeal
Star-shaped blooms act as a reliable magnet for local beneficial insects.
Pest Resistance
Robust defense against deer and rabbits keeps garden maintenance stress-free.
Establishment Ease
Quick to root and spread in well-draining, sun-drenched garden spots.
Key Specs
Item Form
1-Quart
Genus
Sedum
Species
spurium
Variety
'Dragon's Blood'
Mature Height
6 in
Mature Width
18 in
SKU
29668
Features
- Provides year-round interest due to evergreen foliage
- Flowers attract bees and butterflies
- Excellent heat and drought tolerance
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Forms a dense, low-growing mat ideal for ground cover
- Flowers make excellent cut flowers for indoor displays
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the Sedum 'Dragon's Blood' for its remarkable reliability and ease of establishment, even in challenging conditions. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's stunning, deep red coloration, noting that it provides exceptional visual interest from spring through fall. The consensus emphasizes that this stonecrop is a high quality, low maintenance groundcover that reliably delivers vibrant garden color, making it an excellent investment for gardeners seeking dependable performance.
Know before you buy
Since this variety reaches a mature width of 18 inches, space your plants about 12 to 15 inches apart to allow them to fill in and form a dense, continuous mat.
Yes, 'Dragon's Blood' is naturally resistant to both deer and rabbits, making it a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern.
No, this is a highly drought-tolerant succulent. Once established, it thrives with minimal supplemental watering and actually prefers soil that is allowed to dry out between waterings.
Absolutely. Because it is low-growing and heat-tolerant, it works beautifully in shallow containers or troughs, provided the pot has excellent drainage.
The foliage is evergreen, meaning it keeps its color year-round. The leaves are medium-green with reddish margins, which deepen to a rich burgundy as the weather cools in the fall.
The most important requirement is well-draining soil. It performs best in sunny spots and will struggle in areas that remain soggy or hold standing water.
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