Sedum telephium ‘Dark Knight’

Autumn Stonecrop

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.486.150

The border varieties of Stonecrop are a dependable choice for the late summer and fall garden, offering both foliage interest and a colourful display of flowers in the autumn. This colourful selection has purple-black foliage that forms a low mound. Clusters of bright magenta-pink flowers appear in late summer and fall. Great for edging and rock gardens as well as in containers. Just recently introduced by New World Plants in the UK.

Further details for
Sedum telephium ‘Dark Knight’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Deep Pink

Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall

Foliage Color
Purple Black

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed

Flower Head Size
Medium

Height
30-40 cm
12-16 inches

Spread
30-60 cm
12-23 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium