Species Caucasian stonecrop
lime-burgundy leaves with light-brown stems

Caucasian stonecrop

Sedum spurium 'John Creech'

Also Known As - Caucasian stonecrop
Caucasian stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'John Creech') is an exotic and easy-to-grow perennial succulent with lovely bright green, red, and yellow foliage. The foliage is matte and slightly fuzzy, arranged in a rosette pattern. The blooms are yellow-hued, star-shaped flowers. It is a tough plant that thrives even in difficult conditions, such as full sun and dry soils. The drought tolerance, fast growth-rate, and evergreen foliage of this species make it ideal for use in rock gardens, xeriscaping, and as a groundcover around larger plants. It can also be grown indoors with proper care.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 9

Flowers:

Pink-red Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun, Part sun/part shade

Soil:

Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained

Fruits:

green,yellow Fruits In Autumn Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,purple

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Low

watering

Caucasian stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'John Creech') should be watered every 10-14 days in the summer months. When watered, the soil should be saturated to ensure that the plants get sufficient moisture. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. In winter months, water only when the top inch or 2 of soil feels dry. Soil should be drenched once or twice a month in winter during days with little or no rainfall.

sunlight

Caucasian stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'John Creech') should receive full sun in the spring and summer, and part shade in the fall and winter. During the growing season, full sun is recommended for 8-10 hours each day to promote healthy flowering and full foliage growth. When temperatures begin to cool in the fall, the plant should have 4-6 hours of direct sun each day, and up to 8 hours if possible. This will help the plant prepare itself for the colder temperatures of winter when it needs protection from the harsh sun and wind. Once temperatures drop to their lowest level, the plant should receive only 2-3 hours of direct sun each day.

pruning

Caucasian stonecrop (Sedum spurium 'John Creech') should be pruned once a year in the spring, after the last frost of the season. Pruning should involve removing dead stems, leaves, and flowers that have died off over the winter and underneath the overall plant. It is advisable to only remove a small amount of the living growth each time to avoid over-pruning. For best bloom results, it is also important to remove any old flowers at the beginning of the season. This will stimulate the growth of a new wave of flowers that will come out later on.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Sedum spurium 'John Creech' or Caucasian stonecrop can begin in July and continue through September.

Starts Flowering

Sedum spurium 'John Creech' typically starts flowering in June.

Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Sedum spurium 'John Creech' or Caucasian stonecrop can begin in July and continue through September.

Hardiness Map