Autumn Joy Stonecrop
Zone 2 - 9
Easy perennial that rapidly develops into a handsome clump with dark-green, toothed leaves. Produces large, flat heads of rich pink flowers in mid-to-late summer which turn progressively to coppery-red in autumn. Excellent fall garden perennial. Wonderful butterfly plant. Try combining it with a taller ornamental grass. HEIGHT: 55-70 cm SPREAD: 50-60 cm
General Information
Sedums are an easy answer to our continuing summer droughts and water shortages. These fleshy, succulent plants are excellent for hot, dry areas. In addition many varieties provide three --- even four -- season interest.
Sedum are easy to grow in a sunny, well-drained site. They are free of insects and diseases and perform best when not fertilized. Virtually all Sedum will attract butterflies and many are also attractive to hummingbirds.
ALSO SEE GROUNDCOVERS for more creeping varieties.
1 gallon container size
Image courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc
