Rock ‘N Grow® Back in Black Stonecrop 1 Live Perennial, 1 Quart Pot – Hylotelephium ‘Back in Black’

Rock ‘N Grow® Back in Black Stonecrop (Hylotelephium ‘Back in Black’, commonly listed under Sedum) is a deciduous, succulent perennial valued for its dramatic near-black foliage, upright growth habit, and contrasting late-season flowers. Its deep purple-black leaves and dark stems create a striking appearance in sunny perennial borders, rock gardens, and mixed ornamental plantings.

During late summer into fall, Back in Black Stonecrop produces broad clusters of rosy pink to reddish-pink, star-shaped flowers. These blossoms contrast with the plant's dark foliage and attract bees, butterflies, and other flower-visiting insects. Its thick, fleshy leaves store moisture, giving the plant good drought tolerance once established. The upright, clump-forming habit adds structure and seasonal interest to sunny gardens.

Back in Black Stonecrop performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. It tolerates relatively dry conditions after establishment but does not perform well in persistently wet or waterlogged soil. This perennial is suitable for rock gardens, sunny borders, pollinator plantings, and outdoor containers with adequate drainage. In colder seasons, the aboveground growth naturally dies back before new shoots emerge in spring.

Each order includes 1 live Rock ‘N Grow® Back in Black Stonecrop supplied in a 1-quart nursery pot (QT).

Shipping Height: Not specified.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Back in Black Stonecrop Plant

• Container Size: 1 Quart Nursery Pot (QT)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Herbaceous Perennial

• Flower Color: Rosy Pink to Reddish Pink

• Flower Form: Broad Clusters of Small, Star-Shaped Flowers

• Foliage Color: Deep Purple to Nearly Black

• Foliage Characteristics: Thick, Fleshy, Succulent Leaves

• Stem Color: Dark Purple to Nearly Black

• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming

• Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall

• Seasonal Appearance: Deciduous Herbaceous Perennial; May Be Dormant or Without Aboveground Growth During Winter

Botanical Name Clarification: The supplied name “Sedum back ‘In Black’” appears to be a transcription error. The plant is marketed as Rock ‘N Grow® Back in Black Stonecrop and is commonly listed botanically as Hylotelephium ‘Back in Black’, with Sedum used as an alternative horticultural genus name. The registered cultivar denomination may differ from the trade name.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Quantity: 1 Live Rock ‘N Grow® Back in Black Stonecrop Plant

• Container Size: 1 Quart Nursery Pot (QT)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Common Name: Back in Black Stonecrop

• Series Name: Rock ‘N Grow®

• Scientific Name: Hylotelephium ‘Back in Black’

• Alternative Botanical Name: Sedum ‘Back in Black’

• Plant Type: Succulent Herbaceous Perennial

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Live Plant

• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming

• Flower Color: Rosy Pink to Reddish Pink

• Flower Form: Broad Clusters of Small, Star-Shaped Blossoms

• Bloom Season: Late Summer to Fall

• Foliage Color: Deep Purple to Nearly Black

• Stem Color: Dark Purple to Nearly Black

• Foliage Characteristics: Thick, Fleshy, Succulent Leaves

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 3–9

• Sunlight: Full Sun

• Soil Preference: Well-Drained Soil

• Water Requirements: Low to Moderate Once Established

• Drought Tolerance: Good Once Established

• Pollinator Interest: Attracts Bees and Butterflies

• Landscape Uses: Rock Gardens, Sunny Borders, Pollinator Gardens, Mixed Perennial Beds, and Outdoor Containers

• Ornamental Interest: Near-Black Foliage and Contrasting Pink Late-Season Flowers

• Container Suitable: Yes, With Well-Drained Growing Medium

• Outdoor Plant: Yes

• Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous Herbaceous Perennial

• Seasonal Appearance: Aboveground Growth Dies Back During Winter

• Primary Feature: Dark Succulent Foliage With Rosy Pink Flower Clusters

Live Rock ‘N Grow® Back in Black Stonecrop (Hylotelephium ‘Back in Black’), natural root system, nursery growing medium, 1-quart nursery pot (QT).