Phedimus, Creeping Sedum, Two-Row Stonecrop 'Dragon's Blood'

Phedimusspurius

Family
Crassulaceae (krass-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Species
spurius (SPUR-ee-us)
Synonym
Sedum spurium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Seward, Alaska

Tempe, Arizona

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Chico, California

Elk Grove, California

Los Angeles, California

Magalia, California

Oakhurst, California

San Leandro, California

Susanville, California

Aurora, Colorado

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Fairfield, Connecticut

Orlando, Florida

Osprey, Florida

Braselton, Georgia

Ashton, Illinois

Aurora, Illinois

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Metamora, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Oskaloosa, Iowa

Wichita, Kansas

Barbourville, Kentucky

Ewing, Kentucky

Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Prospect, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Crofton, Maryland

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Garden City, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan(2 reports)

Isle, Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Columbia, Mississippi

Mathiston, Mississippi

Lincoln, Nebraska

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Pennsauken, New Jersey

Penn Yan, New York

Port Chester, New York

Richland, New York

Southold, New York

Boone, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Cleveland, Ohio

Clyde, Ohio

Madison, Ohio

North Ridgeville, Ohio

Zanesville, Ohio

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Gold Hill, Oregon

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Butler, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Sturgis, South Dakota

Clarksville, Tennessee

Crossville, Tennessee

Knoxville, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

Georgetown, Texas

Katy, Texas

Killeen, Texas

Magnolia, Texas

North Richland Hills, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Leesburg, Virginia

Newport News, Virginia

Penhook, Virginia

Issaquah, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Puyallup, Washington

Quilcene, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Stanwood, Washington

Newell, West Virginia

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Kinnear, Wyoming

Riverton, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

12
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Garland, TX | April 2012 | positive

I just recently planted this in my garden in Garland, TX. So far, it's doing great!! I ordered it from an online nursery and didn't rea...Read More

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Garland, TX | January 2011 | neutral

Has anyone raised this from seed? Please tell me about it. Also, how does it do in North Texas full sun?
Thank you.

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Susanville, CA | December 2010 | positive

impossible to kill, anyone can grow this, it gets red/pink flowers which i like, most other sedums i grow are white or yellow

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Albuquerque, NM (Zone 7b) | December 2009 | neutral

Of the various varieties of Sedum spurium, this is not the most robust in the high desert in Albuquerque, NM. Nice plant, just not my 1st choice.

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Magna, UT (Zone 7a) | October 2009 | positive

I have been trying to get stuff to grow under my pines, and this year was the sedums turn. It is doing very well. One even rebloomed. ...Read More

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Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) | May 2008 | positive

This sedum works well in combination with Kamschatca Stonecrop which have greener leaves and yellow flowers for me. Dragon Blood is rated...Read More

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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Love this ground-hugging sedum. It is absolutely care-free, which I really like! Stays evergreen for me in my zone.
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Metamora, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2006 | positive

Grows quickly; easily divided. Tolerates my terrible clay, saline soil (from winter de-icing) right next to the road.

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Gold Hill, OR (Zone 7a) | August 2005 | positive

I have heard that this variety has been in cultivation for over 100 years. Very hardy. Wonderful for a container.

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | August 2005 | positive

Dragon's Blood combines the best of perennial attributes.. a lovely bloom and interesting foliage. Even before mine blooms in early Augus...Read More

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Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) | June 2005 | positive

A REALLY nice little sedum. I'm not a fan of the tall sedums (like autumn joy) but tend to like the short (ground cover type) ones. This...Read More

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Hackettstown, NJ (Zone 6a) | August 2004 | positive

I really enjoy how this plant looks next to my other plants because of the beautiful burgandy and green color it is. Mine receives morni...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | positive

This sedum tends to be darker red in the sun and more green-ish in the shade. Beautiful either way.

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Puyallup, WA (Zone 5a) | November 2003 | positive

'Dragon's Blood' has dark burgandy/bronze foliage, with large clusters of red flowers. I personally find them very attractive. Plant's ...Read More

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Sturgis, SD | May 2003 | positive

Transplants readily, often rooting from broken branches and fallen leaves. I started with a small container of this plant and after 3 ye...Read More

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