Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’ – John Creech Stonecrop is a low-growing, drought-tolerant perennial known for its dense, spreading habit and small, scalloped green leaves that form a thick carpet of foliage. In summer, clusters of vibrant pink flowers appear, attracting bees and butterflies. This hardy, deer-resistant groundcover thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it ideal for rock gardens, edging, slopes, and xeriscapes. As temperatures cool, its foliage takes on burgundy tones in fall, providing multi-season interest. John Creech Stonecrop is an excellent weed-suppressing, erosion-controlling plant for low-maintenance landscapes.

Why Choose Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’ – John Creech Stonecrop?

• Bright Pink Blooms: Adds seasonal color while attracting pollinators.
• Drought-Tolerant & Deer-Resistant: Thrives in dry, poor soils and remains unbothered by deer.
• Spreading Habit & Fall Color: Forms a dense carpet of green foliage that turns burgundy in fall.

Cultivating Tips:

• Best grown in full sun for compact growth and abundant flowering.
• Prefers well-drained, sandy, or rocky soils; avoid overly wet conditions.
• Trim back in early spring to encourage fresh, vigorous growth.

Design Ideas for Your Garden:

Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’ is perfect for rock gardens, borders, and mass plantings. Its low-growing, creeping habit makes it an excellent choice for groundcover in hot, dry areas. Pair it with ornamental grasses, echinacea, and coreopsis for a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscape.

Ecological Benefits:

While John Creech Stonecrop is not a native species, it provides valuable nectar for bees and butterflies throughout the summer. Its thick, mat-forming growth prevents soil erosion, making it a great plant for hillsides and sloped gardens.

Since Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’ is not a native species, consider these native alternatives available at Bumbee’s:

• Phlox subulata – Creeping Phlox – A low-growing native groundcover with bright spring blooms and evergreen foliage.
• Coreopsis lanceolata – Lance-leaved Coreopsis – A drought-tolerant native perennial with cheerful yellow flowers that attract pollinators.
• Solidago sempervirens – Seaside Goldenrod – A coastal native perennial with vibrant golden blooms in late summer that support pollinators.