Sedum Midnight Velvet
Sedum 'Midnight Velvet' photo courtesy of Walters Gardens

'Midnight Velvet' is a new, taller addition to the ROCK 'N GROW® Collection, It adds a new foliage and flower colour combination. Rich, dark purple leaves growing with a domed habit add garden interest from the moment they appear in spring. Beginning in late summer clusters of mauve buds cover the habit, before bursting open with rose red flowers. After bloom seedheads appear a dark red color. Leave seedheads standing for seasonal interest and as a food source for birds in winter. UV light is required to see true foliage color; leaves will be more green in too much shade.

  • Height: 56-66 cm (22-26 in)
  • Spread: 76 - 81 cm (30 - 32 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-9
  • Sun or Shade: full sun
  • Bloom Time: late summer to early fall
  • Leaf Colour: dark purple to near black
  • Bloom Colour: rose red
  • Critter Resistance: rabbit resistant
  • Nature Attraction: butterflies and bees

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Sedums are "plant and forget" perennials. Because of their ability to store water in their thick succulent leaves they are very drought tolerant. They do well in average well drained soil in full sun to light shade. Do not add extra organic material because this will make the plants open and floppy.

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