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Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic' PP27619

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium telephium 'Dark Magic'

Also Known As

  • Dark Magic Stonecrop
  • First Knight Fountain Grass

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

  • H: 12"-15"
  • W: 15"-20"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic' PP27619 plant details

Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic' PP27619 is a broadleaf deciduous cactus / succulent with black, burgundy and purple foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic' PP27619

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: deciduous black, burgundy and purple
Mature size: 15 IN - 20 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic' PP27619

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rich glossy dark purple foliage boasts large clusters of dark pink flowers atop a compact, well-branched plant. Blooms Aug.-Oct. Grows 12” – 15” tall and 16”- 20” wide. Full sun to part shade. Allow soil to dry between waterings. Tolerates dry soils and loves sun.

Gardening facts about Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic' PP27619 plant

How to Grow Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic' PP27619

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • burgundy
    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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