Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy'
Autumn Joy Stonecrop
Description
Noted as the finest of all upright Sedums, this telephium produces from its sturdy stems a variety of flower heads with an umbrella-like shape, whose color changes from pink to a rosy-red shade. This loses its leaves in the winter.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.