John Creech Stonecrop
Sedum spurium 'John Creech'
SKU
01182
Small, scalloped green leaves form a durable, weed smothering groundcover. Small pink flowers create a layer of color over the lush carpet of foliage. Foliage and stems develop deep burgundy tones as cooler temperatures arrive. A fine selection for spotting in rock walls and rock gardens, or containers. Semi-evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water occasionally once established; more in containers and extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | SEE-dum SPUR-ee-um |
|---|---|
| Lore | The genus is from the Latin verb sedere, to sit, which describes the procumbent growth habit of many species. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Ground hugging foliage to 2 in. tall, 6 to 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Design Ideas | Easy succulent for pots and troughs with alpines and other more tropical choices. A superior rock garden plant or use in crumbling stone walls, slopes and banks. Excellent edging along flagstone paths. Belongs in all succulent gardens as lush green filler. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Coastal Exposure, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Fall Color, Gift Plant, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water occasionally once established; more in containers and extreme heat. |
| Companion Plants | Aloe (Aloe); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Hens & Chicks (Sempervivum); Red Yucca (Hesperaloe); Kalanchoe (Kalanchoe) |
Easily grown in lean, very well-drained soil. Water regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Avoid excessive winter moisture. Fertilize in spring. Control weeds until the plants have filled in. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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