Sedum Autumn Joy is a hardy perennial grown in zones 3-9. It produces stunning pink flowers in late summer and grows up to 24 inches tall.
Sedum 'Autumn Joy' is a popular perennial plant that is known for its colorful flowers. It is a hybrid plant, created by crossing Sedum telephium with Hylotelephium spectabile. The resulting plant is a sturdy, drought-tolerant plant that can grow in a variety of conditions.
Autumn Joy sedum typically grows 18 to 24 inches tall and wide. It has gray-green, succulent leaves that are arranged in a rosette. In the late summer, the plant produces clusters of tiny, pink flowers that gradually change color to a deep rose and then rust. The flowers are held on top of upright stems that can reach 3 to 6 inches in height.
Autumn Joy sedum is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun but can tolerate some shade. The plant is drought-tolerant once established, but it should be watered regularly during the first growing season. Autumn Joy sedum is not susceptible to many pests or diseases.
The flowers of Autumn Joy sedum are a popular attraction for butterflies and other pollinators. The plant is also deer-resistant, making it a good choice for gardens in areas with deer populations.
Autumn Joy sedum is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It is a good choice for borders, rock gardens, and mixed flower beds. The plant can also be grown in containers.
Here are some additional tips for growing Sedum 'Autumn Joy':
- Plant in well-drained soil.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
- Divide the plant every 3 to 4 years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
