Purple Emperor Stonecrop
Sedum x 'Purple Emperor'
Outstanding deep purple, almost black leaves line the compact purple stems atop which appear heads of small salmon pink flowers. Superb contrast for borders, rock gardens and containers. Outstanding Perennial Plant Award in 2002.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growth to 15 in. tall, 12 to 23 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Purple |
| Item no.: | 2871 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Lore
Outstanding Perennial Plant Award from the International Hardy Plant Union in 2002.
Outstanding deep purple, almost black leaves line the compact purple stems atop which appear heads of small salmon pink flowers. Superb contrast for borders, rock gardens and containers. Outstanding Perennial Plant Award in 2002.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Lore
Outstanding Perennial Plant Award from the International Hardy Plant Union in 2002.
| Key feature: | Dramatic Foliage Color |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growth to 15 in. tall, 12 to 23 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Summer |
| Foliage color: | Purple |
| Item no.: | 2871 |