Rock 'N Grow 'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop
Best resilient beauty for low maintenance garden enthusiasts.
Rock 'N Grow® 'Midnight Velvet' Stonecrop offers striking dark purple leaves that form a neat, domed habit, creating visual interest from spring onward. In late summer, clusters of mauve buds blanket the plant, gradually unfurling into beautiful rose-red flowers that add a burst of color. After blooming, dark red seed heads remain, creating even more seasonal allure. Leave the seed heads standing for a gorgeous winter display and a valuable food source for birds.
$15.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
986
/ 4677
#986 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Height
2226
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners seeking vibrant, low-effort landscape additions.
- Gardeners desiring unique color and texture for their plant arrangements.
- Homeowners in dry climates or those wanting dependable, tough plants.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with predominantly shady yards or specific planting locations.
- Gardeners with limited space or those preferring very contained growth.
- Enthusiasts prioritizing large, long-lasting, showy floral displays.
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Longevity
Dark foliage and persistent seed heads provide interest from spring through winter.
Maintenance Requirements
Drought and salt tolerance make this a remarkably low-effort garden addition.
Pollinator Appeal
Rose-red blooms act as a reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Climate Versatility
Thrives across a wide range of zones from the north to heat-heavy regions.
Pest Resistance
Natural rabbit resistance keeps your landscape looking pristine without extra protection.
Design Flexibility
Domed habit works equally well in containers, borders, or mass landscape plantings.
Key Specs
Height
22-26 inches
Width
30-32 inches
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Spacing
30-32 inches
Bloom Time
Late summer
Flower Color
Rose-red
Foliage Color
Dark purple
Features
- Striking dark purple foliage from spring to frost
- Clusters of mauve buds opening to rose-red flowers
- Dark red seed heads provide winter interest and bird food
- Drought and salt tolerant for easy care
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Resists rabbits
- Suitable for borders, containers, and mass plantings
- Heat tolerant for warm climates
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this stonecrop for its striking aesthetic appeal, noting the unique dark foliage and vibrant blooms that enhance garden spaces. Many highlight its exceptional ease of care, thriving with minimal effort once established. Reviewers frequently commend its robust quality, reporting healthy plants that grow vigorously and reliably, adding beautiful, low maintenance color and texture to various landscapes. Its ability to flourish and provide consistent visual interest makes it a favored choice among gardeners.
Know before you buy
This plant requires full sun, which means at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. Adequate sun is essential to maintain the deep purple foliage color and ensure a sturdy, domed habit.
Yes, once established, it is highly drought-tolerant. It prefers well-drained soil and performs best when allowed to dry out between waterings, making it an excellent choice for low-water landscapes.
This variety is known for being rabbit-resistant. While no plant is entirely immune to hungry wildlife, its succulent nature and texture generally make it less appealing to common garden pests.
It is best to leave the dark red seed heads standing through the winter. They provide visual interest during the colder months and serve as a valuable food source for birds.
Absolutely. Its neat, domed habit makes it a great candidate for large containers, provided the pot has good drainage and is placed in a full-sun location.
You should space them 30 to 32 inches apart. This allows enough room for the plant to reach its full width without overcrowding, which helps maintain good airflow and plant health.
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