Dragon's Blood Stonecrop Seeds – Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood', Ground Cover Perennial, Low Maintenance, Evergreen, Showy, Deer Resistant, Rock Garden Outdoor Succulent Seeds
Add vibrant color and texture to your garden with Dragon's Blood Stonecrop Seeds. This low-maintenance, evergreen perennial is a stunning ground cover that forms dense mats of succulent foliage and produces clusters of star-shaped flowers in late summer. Known for its rich red and purple foliage that intensifies with the seasons, Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' is the perfect choice for rock gardens, borders, and areas with poor soil. It’s not only visually appealing but also highly resilient, offering a hardy solution for creating a colorful, deer-resistant garden space.

Key Benefits

Showy, Red and Purple Foliage: The Dragon's Blood Stonecrop boasts striking foliage that changes color throughout the year, from green to red and purple tones, providing year-round visual interest. Low Maintenance: As a succulent, it requires minimal care and thrives in poor, well-drained soils, making it ideal for busy gardeners or low-maintenance landscapes. Evergreen: The plant maintains its color even in winter, offering persistent beauty throughout the colder months. Deer Resistant: Deer tend to avoid this plant, making it an excellent choice for gardens prone to wildlife browsing. Ground Cover: The dense mat of Dragon's Blood Stonecrop works well as a ground cover, filling in gaps in rock gardens, borders, or slopes. Drought Tolerant: Once established, this plant is highly drought-tolerant, requiring very little water during dry spells.

How to Plant Dragon's Blood Stonecrop Seeds

Planting Season:

• Best Time to Plant: Dragon's Blood Stonecrop can be planted in early spring after the last frost or in late fall before the first frost. If starting indoors, sow the seeds 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.

Seed Preparation:

• No Special Treatment Needed: While Sedum spurium generally requires no pre-treatment, lightly pressing the seeds into the soil can help with germination.

Planting Instructions:

• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in well-draining soil.
• Spacing: Space seeds about 6-12 inches apart to allow the plant to spread and form a dense ground cover.
• Light Requirements: This plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.

Water and Care

Watering Needs:

• Water the seeds regularly until they germinate. After establishment, Dragon's Blood Stonecrop is highly drought-tolerant and needs little watering during dry periods. Be careful not to overwater as the plant does not like wet feet.

Fertilizer:

• Sedum generally does not require much fertilizer. You can apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support new growth, but avoid over-fertilizing, as it can lead to leggy growth.

Pruning:

• Trim back any dead or damaged growth in early spring before new growth begins. Deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooms and a tidier appearance.

Hardiness Zones:

• Dragon's Blood Stonecrop is hardy in USDA zones 3-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates, from cooler northern areas to warmer southern regions.

Perfect For

• Rock Gardens: Its ability to thrive in poor, well-drained soil makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, where other plants may struggle.
• Ground Cover: Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' is perfect for covering large areas of ground quickly, filling in between stepping stones, or softening the edges of a garden.
• Deer-Prone Areas: Its deer-resistant qualities make it an ideal choice for gardens where wildlife may pose a challenge.
• Low-Maintenance Gardens: If you're looking for a hardy, attractive plant that requires minimal care, this is a great addition to your landscape.
• Succulent Gardens: Its succulent nature and drought tolerance make it a perfect addition to any drought-tolerant or succulent garden.

Recommended Coverage

Packet: A packet of Dragon's Blood Stonecrop Seeds contains enough seeds to cover a small garden area or multiple containers. It’s perfect for creating a lush ground cover in rock gardens, garden borders, or even as a container plant.

Add Color and Resilience to Your Landscape with Dragon's Blood Stonecrop

Whether you're looking to add vibrant color, create a low-maintenance ground cover, or attract pollinators to your garden, Dragon's Blood Stonecrop Seeds are the perfect choice. With their striking foliage, drought tolerance, and deer resistance, these plants are sure to thrive in a variety of garden settings. Order your seeds today and enjoy this hardy, beautiful perennial all year round!