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Sedum spurium 'Voodoo'

Family Crassulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 cm (2 in)
Spread 30 cm (12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Sedum spurium 'Voodoo' (dragon's blood stonecrop) bears showy and dark pink blossoms during late spring to late autumn. The showy glossy foliage is medium green and dark red in colour, fine in texture and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Sedum spurium 'Voodoo' tolerates drought and light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Sedum spurium 'Voodoo' (dragon's blood stonecrop) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.