Wayside Gardens Sedum Stonecrop
Best low-maintenance ground cover for sunny, drought-prone garden landscapes.
This is the ultimate low-maintenance workhorse for filling bare patches with vibrant, color-shifting foliage. You sacrifice height for a dense, mat-forming habit, but you gain a virtually indestructible ground cover that thrives on neglect while keeping deer and rabbits at bay.
$21.95
Who it's for
- Homeowners looking for effective erosion control and groundcover solutions
- Busy gardeners needing low-maintenance, resilient landscape plants
- Designers seeking vibrant, multi-seasonal foliage and floral interest
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited full-sun planting locations
- Minimalists wanting low-maintenance plants that stay in place
- Gardeners in regions with heavy, poorly draining soil
Performance breakdown
Drought Resilience
Thrives in arid conditions with minimal supplemental watering required.
Ground Cover Density
Forms a thick, mat-like habit that effectively suppresses unwanted weeds.
Seasonal Versatility
Evergreen foliage provides consistent color throughout the entire calendar year.
Pollinator Appeal
Star-shaped blooms act as a reliable magnet for local beneficial insects.
Pest Resistance
Robust defense against deer and rabbits keeps garden maintenance stress-free.
Establishment Ease
Quick to root and spread in well-draining, sun-drenched garden spots.
Key Specs
Item Form
1-Quart
Genus
Sedum
Species
spurium
Variety
'Dragon's Blood'
Mature Height
6 inches
Mature Width
18 inches
SKU
29668
Light Exposure
Full Sun
Watering Needs
Low
Mature Spread
1.5 feet
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