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perennial

Dark Magic Stonecrop

Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic'

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Dark Magic Stonecrop (Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic') at Vandermeer Nursery

Dark Magic Stonecrop flowers

Dark Magic Stonecrop flowers

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Dark Magic Stonecrop (Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic') at Vandermeer Nursery

Dark Magic Stonecrop in bloom

Dark Magic Stonecrop in bloom

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Dark Magic Stonecrop (Sedum telephium 'Dark Magic') at Vandermeer Nursery

Dark Magic Stonecrop in bloom

Dark Magic Stonecrop in bloom

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Height:  15 inches

Spacing:  16 inches

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Other Names:  Autumn Stonecrop, Showy Stonecrop

Brand:  Terra Nova

Description:

An amazing stonecrop with a short upright habit, and glossy burgundy to purple leaves; multiple crowns of dark pink flowers in late summer to fall; a unique color splash for the garden or containers with minimal water use

Ornamental Features

Dark Magic Stonecrop has masses of beautiful clusters of rose flowers with pink overtones at the ends of the stems from late summer to late fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive succulent oval leaves remain dark green in colour with prominent deep purple tips and tinges of burgundy throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Dark Magic Stonecrop is a dense herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting bees and butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Dark Magic Stonecrop is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Dark Magic Stonecrop will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 16 inches apart. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 15 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in poor soils, and is able to handle environmental salt. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

Dark Magic Stonecrop is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. It is often used as a 'filler' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination, providing a mass of flowers and foliage against which the larger thriller plants stand out. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Garden  Groundcover  Container 
Applications
Flowers  Foliage Color  Texture  Winter Value  Attracts Wildlife 
Ornamental Features

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