Sedum Autumn Joy 2gal

Sedum Autumn Joy (Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy') 

Description:
Sedum Autumn Joy (Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy', also known as Stonecrop) is a classic, easy-care perennial prized for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms and succulent foliage. From midsummer through fall, large clusters of star-shaped flowers open bright pink, then deepen to salmon, copper, and finally a rich brick red as the season progresses, providing weeks of color and winter interest. The thick, fleshy green leaves form a compact, upright mound that pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and other perennials. Drought tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, and a magnet for butterflies and pollinators, Sedum Autumn Joy is perfect for borders, rock gardens, mass plantings, and containers456781011.

Plant Characteristics:

• Botanical Name: Hylotelephium 'Autumn Joy' (syn. Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy')

• Common Name: Autumn Joy Sedum, Stonecrop

• Type: Herbaceous perennial

• Mature Height: 18–24 inches

• Mature Spread: 18–24 inches

• Growth Habit: Upright, clumping

• Foliage: Fleshy, jade-green leaves; succulent-like

• Flower Color: Pink, deepening to bronze, copper, and brick red

• Bloom Time: Midsummer to mid/late fall

• Light Requirements: Full sun (tolerates partial shade)

• Soil: Well-drained; sandy or average soils preferred, tolerates poor soils

• Water Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established

• Hardiness Zones: USDA 3–9

• Maintenance: Very low; leave dried flower heads for winter interest, cut back in early spring

• Resistances: Deer resistant, rabbit resistant, heat and drought tolerant

• Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds (especially to seed heads in winter)

• Uses: Borders, mass plantings, rock gardens, containers, cut flowers, small spaces

Care Tips:

• Plant in full sun for best flowering and sturdy stems.

• Space 18–24 inches apart for best air circulation.

• Water regularly until established; reduce watering once mature.

• Leave seed heads standing for winter interest and wildlife; cut back in early spring as new growth emerges.

• Divide clumps every few years in spring if needed.

Enjoy months of vibrant color and easy-care beauty with Sedum Autumn Joy-the perfect perennial for sunny borders, rock gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes!