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Key characteristics

Family: Crassulaceae
Height: 2 to 4 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches, spreads as a groundcover
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green, with red edges in cooler weather
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low; drought-tolerant
Maintenance: Low; little to no maintenance
Growing zone: USDA Zones 3 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Sedum spurium ‘John Creech’

Caucasian Stonecrop

Sedum spurium 'John Creech' is a mat-forming, low-growing succulent known for its dense, attractive foliage and colorful blooms. The small, rounded, green leaves form a thick carpet of foliage, making it an excellent ground cover. In summer, this sedum produces clusters of soft pink flowers, creating a striking contrast against its lush green leaves.

This variety was named after Dr. John Creech, who discovered it in Siberia.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Low; drought-tolerant

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Pathways & Walkways
Slopes & Banks
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Thyme · Rockroses · Arabis · Yarrow · Lavender · Blue fescue

Design tip

Allow this durable groundcover to weave through planting pockets, softening the transition between larger perennials and stone features. Its dense carpet creates visual continuity while reducing bare spaces, giving sunny landscapes a finished, cohesive appearance throughout the growing season.position that remains colorful in every season.