Sedum spurium 'Schorbuser Blut' is an exciting and attractive ground cover. Sedum Dragon’s Blood awakens from dormancy in spring with green leaves and red flowers to follow. Leaves become outlined in burgundy, and the colors fill in during the summer to become a deep burgundy by autumn.
Generally speaking, succulents are water-filled plants so they do not need frequent watering. Sedums like Dragon Blood require well-drained soil and tolerate dry conditions well. Make sure that your soil mix is at least half an inch dry before adding more water.
In addition to paying attention to watering routine, sun exposure and soil condition, there are something you can do to increase the chance your Dragon Blood bloom. Remove dead stalks of the sedum in early spring, using sharp pruning shears, to initiate healthy new growth.
Hardiness: Phedimus spurius 'Dragon's Blood' can withstand temperatures as low as -30 to 30 °F (-34.4 to -1.1 °C), USDA hardiness zones 4a to 9b. Watering: The best way to water your Phedimus is to use the "soak and dry" method.
Sedum is generally non-toxic to pets and humans, in fact, they are known as Bittercress in some areas A long-time favorite, Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' (Stonecrop) is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with fleshy, rounded, bright green leaves adorned with burgundy on the edges, deepening to bronze-red in summer before changing to brilliant red in fall.
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