Sedum 'Dark Dragon' Stonecrop Succulent | Red Foliage Evergreen Groundcover | Drought Tolerant Plant

Sedum spurium 'Dark Dragon' is a hardy, mat-forming succulent known for its vibrant foliage that shifts from green to deep burgundy-red in cooler temperatures. This evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial thrives in poor soils, hot summers, and drought conditions, making it a low-maintenance groundcover option.

In summer, clusters of pink to red flowers bloom above the foliage, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Its spreading habit and compact height of 4–6 inches with a 14–18 inch spread make it ideal for rock gardens, fairy gardens, containers, green roofs, borders, and xeriscape 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 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 enhances red foliage color
• Water sparingly; avoid soggy soil
• Extremely drought tolerant once established
• Easily propagated from cuttings or divisions

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.