Autumn Joy Sedum

Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

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Overview

The Autumn Joy Sedum, 'Autumn Fire,' is a robust perennial flaunting dense, broccoli-like clusters of flowers. These evolve from a warm pink to a rich, coppery red through fall. It thrives in zones 3-9, reaching 18-24 inches in height and width. This drought-tolerant sedum demands full sun and well-drained soil. Its late-season blooms are magnets for pollinators and perfect for adding enduring color to any landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 3–9

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — The Autumn Joy Sedum, 'Autumn Fire,' is a robust perennial flaunting dense, broccoli-like clusters of flowers

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — The Autumn Joy Sedum, 'Autumn Fire,' is a robust perennial flaunting dense, broccoli-like clusters of flowers

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — This drought-tolerant sedum demands full sun and well-drained soil

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — It thrives in zones 3-9, reaching 18-24 inches in height and width

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — a robust cultivar of the Stonecrop family known for its durable and easy-care nature

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — is a superior selection for any garden design aimed at providing long-lasting autumnal colors

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — This perennial reaches an average height of 18 to 24 inches with a spread of about 18 to 24 inches

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–3 Ft.
Mature width: 1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Crassulaceae

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Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — These evolve from a warm pink to a rich, coppery red through fall

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — The Autumn Joy Sedum, 'Autumn Fire,' is a robust perennial flaunting dense, broccoli-like clusters of flowers

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — This drought-tolerant sedum demands full sun and well-drained soil

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — It thrives in zones 3-9, reaching 18-24 inches in height and width

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — a robust cultivar of the Stonecrop family known for its durable and easy-care nature

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — is a superior selection for any garden design aimed at providing long-lasting autumnal colors

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — This perennial reaches an average height of 18 to 24 inches with a spread of about 18 to 24 inches

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — forming a compact clump of fleshly

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Flowers emerge from dense clusters

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — deep green hue throughout the growing season.<br><br>As the name suggests

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Sedum 'Autumn Fire' ignites the landscape with its fiery blooms

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — brick red before deepening to a russet tone come fall

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — The flower heads measure about 6 inches across

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — starting as a warm pink in late summer

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — making it an ideal candidate for xeriscaping or regions with water restrictions

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — offering an impressive display that persists well into the cooler months

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Its maintenance is minimal

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Sedum 'Autumn Fire' is also resistant to deer and rabbit browsing

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — only requiring deadheading if desired for aesthetic purposes

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — or division every few years to maintain vigor

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — adding to its garden value as a resilient choice for both residential and commercial landscapes

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — pink flowers in the garden

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — succulent for full or half

Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — succulent with pink blooms

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