Sedum spurium Voodoo, Dragon blood

Description for Sedum Spurium Voodoo, Sedum Spurium Dragon’s blood
It is a great plant to grow to attract honeybees and butterflies to the garden; it is resistant to rabbits and deer; looks good in a rock garden, at the front of borders, or in a container; helps to maintain soil structure; and is drought tolerant.

Common name Flower colours Bloom time Height Difficulty
Caucasian stonecrop Pink August to September 0.25 to 0.50 feet easy to grow
Planting and care
Sedum spurium prefers a hot, dry, sandy, poor soil. Does not tolerate excessive moisture so good drainage is essential; it may be necessary to grow on a slope.
In the spring, place the seeds in a compost containing container, wrap in a plastic bag and refrigerate for three weeks. Next, plant the container into the ground in a shady location beneath glass. Transplant seedlings to their final location as they emerge.

Sunlight Soil Water Temperature Fertilizer
Full sun well-drained soil Dry to medium 15 C – 30 C well-drained soil
Caring for Sedum Spurium Voodoo
May overtake alpine plantings, so cut back to stop it smothering other plants.
Cut back to ground level in the autumn.
Susceptible to fungal disease if over watered. Can attract slugs, snails, and scale insects.
Typical uses of Sedum Spurium Voodoo
Special features: Rock garden or small area ground cover. Border fronts. Stone wall pockets. Sunny banks or slopes. Edging. Along walks and foundations. Containers. Best when planted in groups or massed as a ground cover.