Chocolate Ball Stonecrop
Price range: $7.00 through $17.00
Chocolate Ball Stonecrop is a striking succulent groundcover that forms tight, rounded mounds of deep burgundy-brown foliage. This drought-tolerant perennial reaches 4-6 inches in height and spreads 12-18 inches wide. Yellow star-shaped flowers emerge in late summer, creating a stunning contrast against the dark leaves. Perfect for rock gardens, containers, or border edges. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Low-maintenance and deer-resistant, this hardy plant adds year-round interest and rich color to any landscape. USDA zones 4-9.
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Plant Overview
Chocolate Ball Stonecrop is a stunning, compact succulent that forms dense mounds of deep chocolate-brown foliage. This eye-catching variety adds rich color and texture to rock gardens, containers, and borders. Its small, fleshy leaves maintain their dramatic color throughout the growing season, creating an attractive contrast against other garden plants.
Plant Information
- Latin Name: Sedum ‘Chocolate Ball’
- Common Name: Chocolate Ball Stonecrop
- Watering Requirements: Low to moderate
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Conditions: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil
- Mature Plant Height: 4-6 inches
- Mature Plant Width: 12-15 inches
Plant Care
Chocolate Ball Stonecrop is an exceptionally low-maintenance plant that thrives with minimal attention. Water sparingly, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Trim back any dead foliage in early spring to maintain neat appearance. This drought-tolerant plant rarely needs fertilizer and is resistant to most pests and diseases.
Planting Instructions
Plant in spring or early summer in well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and at the same depth. Place plant at the same level it was growing in the container. Space plants 12-15 inches apart to allow for spreading. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a thin layer of mulch around the base, keeping it away from the crown.
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