Sedum 'After Dark' - Stonecrop
🌿 Features
Type: Hardy perennial succulent plant
Common name: Stonecrop
Scientific name: Sedum 'After Dark'
Foliage color: Dark purple to black fleshy leaves, taking on even more intense hues in autumn and with strong sun exposure
Flower color: Pale pink to creamy white
Mature height: 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches)
Mature width: 30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 inches)
Habit: Creeping and ground-covering, forming a dense and very ornamental mat
Flowering period: September to November
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Very low
Soil type: Well-drained, light, poor
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Excellent
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
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✂️ Care
Extremely easy-to-care-for plant, ideal for beginner gardeners. Water very sparingly, only during prolonged dry spells. Prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot. No pruning necessary. Perfect for rock gardens, walls, green roofs, succulent gardens, and shallow containers.

