Autumn Joy Stonecrop
Sedum x 'Autumn Joy'
Attractive, clumping perennial displays large, plate-like flower clusters that start pink then turn to a rosy russet. Succulent, solid-looking leaves give it a substantial presence in the garden. A fine addition to the rock garden or mixed border, where its flower heads will remain attractive into autumn. Deciduous.
| Synonym: | Sedum 'Herbstfreude' |
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SEE-dum |
| Key feature: | Rock Garden Plant |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 24, 29 - 43 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower 18 - 24 inches tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Late summer to fall |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7074 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Attractive, clumping perennial displays large, plate-like flower clusters that start pink then turn to a rosy russet. Succulent, solid-looking leaves give it a substantial presence in the garden. A fine addition to the rock garden or mixed border, where its flower heads will remain attractive into autumn. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
| Synonym: | Sedum 'Herbstfreude' |
| Botanical Pronunciation: | SEE-dum |
| Key feature: | Rock Garden Plant |
| Plant type: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 11 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 24, 29 - 43 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower 18 - 24 inches tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Red |
| Blooms: | Late summer to fall |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 7074 |
