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Sedum 'Back In Black'
Choose Back in Black Stonecrop for hot, dry beds where dark foliage needs to carry the planting before late flowers arrive; the tradeoff is that it will not solve wet-soil or privacy problems.
Buy This If
You want dark foliage.
Your bed runs dry.
Deer are a concern.
Skip This If
Your soil stays wet.
You need a tall screen.
The site is mostly shade.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
A-
The dark foliage gives it real presence before bloom, especially when repeated in a bed.
Growth Rate
A
It is a fast grower for filling a dry perennial space without pampering.
Maintenance
A-
Once established, it mainly needs old stems cut back and protection from overwatering.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe.
Small Space Fit
B+
The compact, bushy habit fits smaller beds, though it still needs breathing room.
Screening Value
F
It is a low perennial and should not be used for privacy or view blocking.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically use this near lighter foliage, gravel, or stonework so the dark leaves read clearly. Keep it away from soggy soil and taller plants that will hide it.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
1.5 ft
Mature Width
2 ft
Hardiness Zones
3a-9b
Spacing
2 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Dry to average
Growth Habit
Low, mounding, mat-forming
Customers Usually Ask
Will it handle dry soil?
Yes, dry to average soil is where it makes the most sense.
Do deer usually eat it?
It has deer resistance, so we’d rate it safer than many flowering perennials, not immune.
Should I plant one or a group?
Use groups if you want the dark foliage to show from a distance.
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