Sedum is a perennial with thick, Succulent leaves, fleshy stems, and clusters of flowers. There are many types of sedums/garden Succulents, yet all are easy to care for and grow in American gardens. Sometimes called fat plants, these very popular and trendy favorites have some parts that are more than normally thickened and fleshy, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. Sedums are also commonly known as stonecrop. A very dependable choice for the garden that offers foliage interest early in the season and a colorful flower display later. Sedum black beauty produces superb, deep purple to blackish foliage, and excellent branching produces full plants, with masses of reddish-pink flower heads in late summer. Heat and drought tolerant, they will grow in nearly any soil.
Succulents are plants that store water in their leaves
Multiplies easily
Temperatures effects foliage color, "blushing" into different colors
Retain water in arid climates or soil conditions
Heat and drought tolerant
Full sun to light shade
Blooms late summer
Grows 18-20-in tall
Plant 18-24-in apart, 0.5-in deep