Name: Sedum 'Desert Black'
SKU: SEDDESBLA

Sedum ‘Desert Black’

Black leaves, multiple crowns the first year, short stems, and nice rose pink flowers. This plant has it all! Bred for vigorous basal branching and good garden performance, you will be very happy with the quality. Provide all Sedums with good drainage.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 11″ / 9″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): August, September

Common Name	Stonecrop
Family	Crassulaceae
Genus	Sedum
species	telephium
Plant Series	Sedum DESERT™ Series
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	PP24902
EU Grant #	EU40656
Bloom Time	August, September
Flower Color	Pink, Red
Foliage Color	Purple, Red
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Clumping
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
How Different?	Compared to 'Postman's Pride', it has much shorter stems, more vigor, more crowns. Compared to 'Chocolate Drop', it is a much wider plants with more crowns and it is much darker.
Landscape Value	Mass planting, mixed beds, borders, dry garden. Use for late summer bloom.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	8" / 11" / 9"
Soil (Garden)	Very good drainage and mineral Soil (Garden).
Water (Garden)	Low to moderate needs in the garden. Requires good drainage.
Special Uses	Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage
Comments	These plants grow best in well-drained, lean Soil (Garden).

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry completely between waterings.
EC	0.6 – 0.9
pH	5.8 – 7.2
Fertility Needs	75 – 100 ppm
Notes	Pinch 1 week after transplant. Grow with 60°-65° F nights, 75°-80° F days. Provide night interruption or day-length extension to force flowering under natural short days. Supplemental lighting during cloudy days has proven beneficial for flower production. AVOID CHEMICAL SPRAYS. Received the highest rating at MSU for container culture.
Finish Time to 4″	8 – 10 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	10 – 12 weeks
Day Length for Flowering	Obligate Long Day