Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'

Two Row Stonecrop

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Common Name: 

Two Row Stonecrop

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Variegated Green Purple

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

20 cm

Two Row Stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood') - Description

This native to the Caucasus Mountains in the region of Georgia in Eurasia. This is a fantastic ground cover to use to use as edging along a path, for helping secure an eroding hill side, or for tucking into some nice niches in a rock garden. 'Dragon's Blood' also know as 'Schorbuser Blut' is a very colorful cultivar that features dark purplish bronze colored leaves and by mid summer will be quite lush with deep red blooms. A very practical and beautiful plant that is quite useful in the horticulture industry.

Two Row Stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood') - Blooming

Tiny, star-shaped, five petaled flowers in dense, showy clusters from half an inch to 8 inches across.

Two Row Stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood') - Growth

Tough annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, and shrubs with fleshy leaves. Perennials range from 1 inch tall mat-forming to 2 foot tall mounding habits.

Two Row Stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood') - Planting

Sow seeds in autumn but provide protection from the cold during the first winter. Planting indoors with sufficient light can provide that protection. If the species of Sedum is known to be less hardy, sow the seeds in spring.

Two Row Stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood') - Pest

Prone to scale, mealybugs, slugs snails.

Two Row Stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood') - Interesting facts

Stonecrops are ideal for green rooftops. In areas where green rooftops are prevalent, Stonecrops are beginning to replace grasses as the primary source of plant material. Additionally, these plants are known for their succulent leaves, which are primarily used for water storage. The succulent leaves provide better fire hazard protection because a Stonecrop covered rooftop has such a high concentration of water compared to grass covered roofs.

Two Row Stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood') - Soil and irrigation

Does best with well-drained, average to rich soil. Will also grow in poor, dry soil.

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