| Sedum hakonense 'Chocolate Ball' | USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Chocolate Ball Stonecrop features showy clusters of yellow star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall. Its attractive large succulent needle-like leaves emerge coppery-bronze in spring, turning dark brown in colour with showy grayish green variegation and tinges of white. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous red in the fall. The coppery-bronze stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest of the plant.
Chocolate Ball Stonecrop is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Container Planting
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Fall Interest
Deer Resistant
Common Name: Stonecrop
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| More About Chocolate Ball Sedum |
| Height: 6-8 inches |
Spread: 12-14 inches |
Flower Colour: Yellow Shades |
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This well-behaved Stonecrop species is an excellent edging or rock garden plant, particularly for hot, dry sites with poor soil. This unique variety forms a low spreading mound of milk-chocolate, succulent, needle-like leaves that change to dazzling red with the onset of cooler temperatures in fall. Yellow flowers appear in summer and continue into early fall. Gorgeous year round. Reliable if provided with adequate drainage. Also well-suited for growing in tubs and alpine trough gardens. A good candidate for any collection of fine alpine plants. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
