Autumn Joy Sedum
Sedum
SEE-dum
Perennials: Succulent
Autumn Stonecrop, Upright Stonecrop
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
A border variety of Stonecrop. Dependable choice for the late summer and fall garden, offering foliage interest earlier in the season, then a colorful display of flowers in the fall.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Late Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Umbel
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Minimal Fertilizer Needed
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Post-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division