Black-leaf Stonecrop
Zone 2 - 9
Exceptionally hardy variety. This low-growing Sedum has dark purple, glossy leaves and produces rosy-pink blooms in late summer and into the fall. Lovely contrast. Easily grown in full sun and well-drained soil. The more sun this plant gets the darker will be the foliage. I saw a mass-planting of Bertram in a hot, baking, dry situation and it was stunning -- positively glowing -- and the foliage was jet black. Like all sedum, Bertram is very drought tolerant once established. HEIGHT: 15-20 cm SPREAD: 15-20 cm
18 cm container size
General Information
Sedums are an easy answer to our continuing summer droughts and water shortages. These fleshy, succulent plants are excellent for hot, dry areas. In addition many varieties provide three --- even four -- season interest.
Sedum are easy to grow in a sunny, well-drained site. They are free of insects and diseases and perform best when not fertilized. Virtually all Sedum will attract butterflies and many are also attractive to hummingbirds.
ALSO SEE GROUNDCOVERS for more creeping varieties.
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