Sedum ‘Desert Black’

Common Name:
Desert Black Stonecrop

Description:
Sedum ‘Desert Black’ is a dramatic, low-growing succulent perennial distinguished by its deep, dark foliage and compact habit. The nearly black, fleshy leaves form tight rosettes that spread into tidy, weed-suppressing mats, adding bold contrast and texture to rockeries, borders, and mixed containers. In late summer to early autumn, clusters of small, star-shaped pink to soft red flowers emerge, providing a striking contrast against the moody foliage. Ideal for Melbourne’s climate, ‘Desert Black’ thrives in full sun with excellent drainage and is highly drought-tolerant once established. It performs beautifully in hot, dry areas and requires minimal maintenance, making it a favourite for modern landscapes, coastal gardens, and water-wise plantings. The plant’s compact form and colour intensity remain stable throughout the growing season, delivering year-round appeal with minimal fuss.

Form:
*Ground Cover
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
*Herbaceous

Mature Size:
*Height: 10–15 cm
*Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Late Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Soft Red
*Pink

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Drought Tolerant
*Perennial
*Herbaceous
*Low Maintenance
*Heat Tolerant
*Suitable for Rockeries
*Foliage Contrast
*Suitable for Green Roofs and Walls

Toxicity:
*Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
*Sempervivum tectorum
*Echeveria ‘Perle von Nurnberg’
*Thymus serpyllum
*Festuca glauca
*Agave attenuata

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.