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Dragon's Blood Sedum Care Guide

Sedum spurium

ground_coverZones 3–9deer resistant

Low-spreading succulent with rounded leaves that turn deep burgundy-red in cool weather. Clusters of starry pink flowers in summer. Thrives in the poorest, driest soils.

At a glance

Season-by-season care

Spring

Remove winter debris Early spring

Clear any dead leaves or debris from the mat of foliage.

Summer

Propagate easily Anytime in growing season

Sedum roots from any stem piece. Pull sections and press into soil to fill gaps.

Fall

Enjoy red foliage Fall

Cool weather intensifies the deep burgundy foliage color.

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Sources: Purdue University Turfgrass Science: Use Growing Degree Days to Better Time Your Applications · University of Missouri Extension: Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar · University of Minnesota Extension: Pre-emergent Herbicides for Crabgrass Control in Lawns