Dragon's Blood Sedum, Two-row Stonecrop
Synonym: Spathulata spuria
Family: Crassulaceae
 Show Larger Picture Dragon's Blood Sedum at the New York Botanical Garden. |
Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: All zones USDA: 3-9 Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix Heat Tolerance: Light shade in summer, overall difficult in Phoenix Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Caucasus Growth Habits: Herbaceous perennial, semi-evergreen, mat forming, up to 6 inches tall (15 cm), 18 inch spread (45 cm) Watering Needs: Moderate water, prefers moist soils, needs good drainage Propagation: Division in early spring, or stem cuttings in late summer |
The Sedum spurium var. coccineum (Picture 2) is a common container plant.
Blooming Habits:
Red, to pinkish-white, 5-petaled, star-like flowers, abundant for two to four weeks in June and July.
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