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Groundcover Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant
Creeping Sedum
Sedum spurium / S. acre
Creeping sedums are the ultimate low-care groundcover — succulent foliage requires virtually no water, covers bare ground, suppresses weeds, and produces cheerful flowers in summer. 'Dragon's Blood' turns deep red in fall.
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low
Maintenance
Low
Mature Size
2-6 in H × 12-24 in W
Growth Rate
Moderate
Bloom Season
Summer
Bloom Color
Pink, Red, Yellow, White
Care Guide
Full sun, any well-drained soil (including poor, rocky, sandy). Zero supplemental watering once established. No fertilizer needed. Simply break off pieces and press into bare soil to propagate — roots in days. Evergreen in mild climates.
Landscape Uses
Rock gardenGreen roofBetween paversSlope coverXeriscapeWall crevices
Best Growing Regions
northeastmidwestsoutheastwestsouthwest
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