Dragon's Blood Sedum, Two-row Stonecrop
Scientific Name: Sedum spurium M. Bieb.
Synonym: Spathulata spuria
Family: Crassulaceae
Dragon's Blood Sedum at the New York Botanical Garden.
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)
Flowers: White or pink flowers
Watering Needs: Moderate water, prefers moist soils, needs good drainage
Propagation: Division in early spring, or stem cuttings in late summer
Sedum spurium var. coccineum
The Dragon's Blood Sedum performs poorly in hot and humid summers.
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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