Sedeveria Hybrid, Jet Beads

Sedeveria ‘Jet Beads’ (×Sedeveria hybrid)
Sedeveria ‘Jet Beads’ is a striking, low-growing succulent hybrid—believed to be a cross between Sedum and Echeveria—valued for its deep, almost black foliage and compact, bead-like rosettes. Its dramatic color and tidy form make it a popular choice for rock gardens, container arrangements, and xeriscape designs. This drought-tolerant plant changes color throughout the season, developing richer tones with full sun and cooler temperatures.

Key Characteristics

• Deep Color with Seasonal Shifts
  The glossy, bead-like leaves of ‘Jet Beads’ range from deep green to nearly black, depending on light levels and temperature. In cooler seasons or full sun, the plant darkens dramatically, offering bold contrast in mixed plantings and a unique aesthetic appeal.

• Compact, Spreading Growth
  With a low and trailing habit, this hybrid stays under 6 inches tall but spreads to about a foot wide. It forms a mat of small, clustered rosettes, making it ideal for groundcover in small spaces, edges of containers, or spilling over rocks and walls.

• Drought-Tolerant & Heat-Loving
  Like most succulents, ‘Jet Beads’ stores water in its leaves and thrives in dry, sunny conditions. It’s a reliable choice for xeriscaping, drought-resilient gardens, and areas with poor, rocky soil where other plants may fail.

• Late-Season Bloomer
  Small, star-shaped orange flowers bloom in late summer to early fall, adding a surprising splash of color to the dark foliage. These blooms are modest but appreciated by pollinators like native bees.

• Excellent for Containers and Dry Garden Layers
  This plant is perfect for the herbaceous or groundcover layer in dry garden designs. It pairs beautifully with other succulents and can be used to add texture and visual weight to potted arrangements, green roofs, and sunny stone paths.

Product Details

• Native Range: Hybrid (cultivated origin, not naturally occurring in the wild)
• Plant Life Cycle: Perennial (in frost-free regions)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Dry
• Mature Height: 4–6 inches
• Bloom Time: August–October
• Bloom Color: Orange
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (can be overwintered indoors in colder zones)

Sedeveria ‘Jet Beads’ is a bold, sculptural plant that brings texture and contrast to sun-drenched spaces. Whether you're building a drought-tolerant border, designing a succulent arrangement, or adding interest to a rock garden, this little hybrid offers big impact with minimal care.