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Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

Autumn Joy Sedum

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Description

Noted as the finest of all upright Sedums, Autumn Joy Sedum 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 plant loses its leaves in the winter.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Succulent

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, Medium, Extra in Summer

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:

Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.

Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.