Sedum 'Dark Dragon' | Stonecrop Succulent | Red Foliage Groundcover | Evergreen Sedum | Drought Tolerant Live Plant | Cuttings or 3.5" Pot

Sedum spurium 'Dark Dragon' is a colorful, easy-care stonecrop prized for its attractive foliage that transforms from green to rich burgundy-red as temperatures cool. This hardy, mat-forming succulent creates a dense groundcover that thrives in poor soils, hot summers, and drought conditions while providing year-round interest.

During summer, clusters of cheerful flowers rise above the foliage, attracting butterflies and pollinators. Its spreading habit makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens, fairy gardens, containers, green roofs, borders, and water-wise landscapes.

Key Features

• Life Cycle: Evergreen to Semi-Evergreen Perennial
• Foliage Color: Green maturing to Deep Red and Burgundy
• Flower Color: Pink to Red
• Plant Height: 4–6 inches
• Spread: 14–18 inches
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Growth Habit: Mat-Forming, Spreading
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
• Water Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
• Hardiness Zones: 4–10
• Characteristics: Evergreen, Frost Hardy, Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance

Uses

• Groundcover for sunny garden areas
• Rock gardens and alpine gardens
• Fairy gardens and miniature landscapes
• Containers and hanging baskets
• Green roofs and xeriscape plantings
• Lawn alternative in dry locations

Planting Partners

• Sempervivum (Hens and Chicks)
• Creeping Thyme
• Lavender
• Echinacea
• Euphorbia myrsinites

Care Tips

• Plant in sandy or gravelly, well-draining soil.
• Full sun provides the richest red foliage color.
• Water sparingly and avoid soggy soil.
• Extremely drought tolerant once established.
• Easily propagated from cuttings or divisions.