= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
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Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood'
low
rosey red
July through August
2 to 4 in.
12 to 18 in.
No
species is native to Caucasus, Armenia, northern Iran
sun
USDA zones 4-8
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Dragon's blood sedum is a popular groundcover. It is best known for its succulent, dark green leaves with red edges.
In mid-summer, it grows clusters of deep crimson-colored flowers, raised slightly above the leaves. In fall, the leaves turn red.
This popular plant grows easily in the Pikes Peak area. It has grown moderately well at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden.
Remove spent flower stalks as needed.
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