Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Autumn Joy Sedum
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:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.