Autumn Joy Sedum
Common names Autumn Joy Sedum, Autumn Stonecrop, Showy Stonecrop
Latin name Sedum spectabile
Life cycle Perennial
Height 18"
Space 12" apart apart
Bloom Mid summer through fall
Light Full sun to part shade
Soil Light, well-drained
Zone Zone 3
Feature Drought tolerant, attracts butterflies, rabbit resistant, Xeriscape
Use:
Autumn Joy has thick, light green leaves and flowers that start out as green broccoli-like buds in mid summer, which turn into large bronze-rose flowers heads. The dead flower heads can be left on for winter interest. Autumn Joy is a classic perennial that can be used in the border, rock garden, or container. It provides good cut flowers and dried flowers.


Culture:
Autumn Joy likes a hot, sunny place, but will grow in shady areas under trees. It prefers a sandy soil, and needs at least a well-drained soil for winter survival. The plant may become floppy when planted in rich soils. Pinching in June will prevent this.



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