Sedum 'Knight Rider'
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Knight Rider'
Also Known As
- Knight Rider Stonecrop
Plant type
perennial, cactus / succulent
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Sedum 'Knight Rider' plant details
Sedum 'Knight Rider' is a deciduous perennial cactus / succulent with black, burgundy and purple foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum 'Knight Rider'
- Plant type: perennial cactus / succulent
- Plant family: crassulaceae
- Foliage: deciduous black, burgundy and purple
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum 'Knight Rider'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Sedum 'Knight Rider' plant
How to Grow Sedum 'Knight Rider'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- burgundy
- purple
- black
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-3"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'
aka Hylotelephium x 'Herbstfreude', Sedum sp. 'Autumn Joy', Sedum telephium 'Autumn Joy', Sedum x 'Autumn Joy', Autumn Joy Sedum
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Butterfly Stonecrop, Showy Stonecrop
Plant Type
Perennial, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 16"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Scientific Name: Hylotelephium cauticola 'Lidakense'
aka Lidakense Sedum, Lidakense Stonecrop
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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