Plant Number: 1.485.450   John Creech Stonecrop Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’ Print Plant E-Mail This Plant   A very low mat-forming selection, especially useful in hot sunny sites. This Stonecrop has rounded deep-green leaves and small clusters of mauve-pink starry flowers in summer. Useful for massing as a lawn substitute over small to medium-sized areas, also between flagstones or in the rock garden. Plants will tolerate poor soil so long as drainage is good. Easily propagated by breaking off pieces and sticking them in the ground in mid spring. Tolerates occasional to light foot traffic. Mow or prune back in spring. Possibly evergreen in mild winter regions. Zone 2 to Zone 9 Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun   Partial Shade Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Acid   Alkaline   Neutral Soil Moisture   Average   Dry   Moist Care Level   Easy Foot Traffic   Light Rate of Spread   Medium Flower Colour   Deep Pink Blooming Time   Late Summer   Mid Summer Foliage Color   Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Alpine & Rock   Lawn Substitute   Between Flagstones   Attracts Butterflies   Containers   Deer Resistant   Drought Tolerant   Edging   Ground Cover   Massed Flower Head Size   Small Height    5-10 cm    2-4 inches Spread    25-30 cm    10-12 inches

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