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    Sedum polytrichoides 'Chocolate Ball'

    Also Known As

    • Sedum 'Chocolate Ball'

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 12"-14"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Sedum polytrichoides 'Chocolate Ball' plant details

    Sedum polytrichoides 'Chocolate Ball' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover cactus / succulent with green foliage. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum polytrichoides 'Chocolate Ball'

    Plant type: groundcover cactus / succulent
    Plant family: crassulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 14 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum polytrichoides 'Chocolate Ball'

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Yellow flowers. Redish-brown foliage.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    A new small sedum with entirely delicious, needled foliage -- like a teeny conifer -- in dark green with hints of black in summer, adding in dark red brown -- think chocolate -- in cold weather. To only 6-8" tall spreading to 12-14" wide. A great groundcover for sun, well-drained soil, and occasional summer water for best appearance. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8; reported hardy in zone 7 and even colder.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Sedum polytrichoides 'Chocolate Ball' plant

    How to Grow Sedum polytrichoides 'Chocolate Ball'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
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    Zones

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    Size

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