Sedum spurium 'Tricolor'

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Tricolor Dragon's Blood Sedum

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum Photographer:

Description

This perennial will grow less than 1' tall and about 2' wide. It has variegated leaves in green, creamy white and pink; flowers are pink and bloom in summer.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Succulent

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Red, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.