Rock 'N Grow® Midnight Velvet Stonecrop Sedum

The dark purple foliage of the Rock 'N Grow® Midnight Velvet Stonecrop Sedum catches the eye as soon as new growth emerges in the spring. This Sedum hybrid provides visual interest from spring through fall. Mauve flower buds appear in late summer and give way to rosey-red flowers that bloom in clusters. The flowers engulf the plant and make a showy statement in the landscape. The Rock 'N Grow® Midnight Velvet Stonecrop Sedum is heat and drought tolerant, making it a low-maintenance plant. This beauty is also salt tolerant and can thrive in coastal areas or near roads. Feature the Rock 'N Grow® Midnight Velvet Stonecrop Sedum in a mixed bed, border, or container as a thriller. This sedum works well in a rock garden or an area that may prove challenging to most plants. Grow the Rock 'N Grow® Midnight Velvet Stonecrop Sedum in zones 3 through 9. Rock 'N Grow® Midnight Velvet Stonecrop Sedum Care Sedum requires full sun and prefers medium- or low-quality soil. Fertile soil may cause leggy overgrowth. Water the plant consistently for the first growing season. Established plants are drought tolerant, but appreciate water during a dry spell. Fertilizing isnt mandatory, but a light dose of fertilizer in the spring will support abundant growth. Trim dead or damaged growth as necessary. Cut spent growth to soil level after the first frost. Rock 'N Grow® Midnight Velvet Stonecrop Sedum Spacing The Rock 'N Grow® Midnight Velvet Stonecrop Sedum reaches 22 to 26 inches tall and 30 to 32 inches wide. Space plants 30 to 32 inches apart to create a dense, low groundcover planting.