Botanical Name

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'

Commonly known as Dragon's Blood Sedum

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' (Dragon's Blood Sedum)
Perennial

Creeping mat of burgundy-tinged foliage with starry red flowers. Turns deep red in fall.

Quick Reference
Bloom Season
Jul to Aug
USDA Zones
3-9
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low - drought tolerant
Mature Height
3-6"
Bloom Colors
PinkRed
Ground Cover Deer Resistant Low Maintenance Container Friendly
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About This Name

Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Dragon's Blood Sedum unambiguously. The genus Sedum places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Dragon's Blood Sedum, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' will give you the most precise results.