Product Review
This sun-lover makes a great ground cover. This variety of Sedum Stonecrop is commonly known as Dragon?s Blood. It has brilliant red flowers in summer, and the succulent needle-like leaves turn a vibrant orange-red color in fall. This low-growing plant reaches 3 - 5 inches in height and tolerates heat and poor soil conditions. Sedum, known also as Spurium coccineum, is a hardy perennial that works well in rock gardens, edging the front of a flower border, and in containers. It establishes easily from flower seeds. Start seeds indoors. Ideal temperatures for germination are 68 to 70 degrees. The seed can be directly sown into a prepared seedbed. Sow the Sedum seed in spring after danger of frost. Set up irrigation so that sprinklers can come on every 2 - 3 hours for a few minutes each time to ensure than the seed does not dry out.
- LOW-GROWING, PERENNIAL BEAUTY: Our Dragon's Blood Sedum succulent seeds grow 3-5 inches tall, forming dense, spreading mats of foliage that return yearly with minimal effort. As hardy ground cover plants, they adapt well to gardens, areas with garden rocks, and containers. Their compact growth makes them ideal for ground cover, edging, and stabilizing soil in various planting areas.
- THRIVES IN VARIOUS CLIMATES & SETTINGS: Hardy in USDA Zones 3-10, our Sedum succulent plants live up to its reputation for withstanding cold winters and warm summers, adapting to different regions. They grow well in full sun with little water once established. Suitable for rock garden landscapes, borders, walkways, and green roofs.
- SEASONAL BLOOMS IN DISTINCT COLORS: Our Sedum produces perennial flowers in summer, with shades of crimson red. The star-shaped blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, creating a lively and thriving flower garden. Even when not flowering, its varied foliage colors contribute to the landscape throughout the year.
- EASY PLANTING & DROUGHT RESISTANCE: With a sowing rate of 5000 per 100 sq. ft. of these succulent seeds, our Sedum spreads efficiently while requiring minimal care. Its succulent foliage retains moisture, making it well-suited for xeriscaping, dry landscapes, and low-water gardens. Once established, it thrives with infrequent watering, supporting low-maintenance gardening.
- WELL-DRAINED SOIL FOR STRONG ROOTS: Our Sedum plants live and thrive in gritty, sandy, or rocky soils with good drainage, reducing excess moisture buildup and supporting growth. Space our ground cover plants 10 inches apart to allow them to form a dense ground cover that enriches garden aesthetics. They adapt easily to different landscapes, making them a valuable addition to any garden.
