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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 3–9Type Succulent
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Flowers emerge from dense clusters
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — a robust cultivar of the Stonecrop family known for its durable and easy-care nature; forming a compact clump of fleshlyAutumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — is a superior selection for any garden design aimed at providing long-lasting autumnal colorsAutumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — This drought-tolerant sedum demands full sun and well-drained soil; the Autumn Joy Sedum, 'Autumn Fire,' is a robustAutumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — The Autumn Joy Sedum, 'Autumn Fire,' is a robust perennial flaunting dense, broccoli-like clusters of flowers; thisAutumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — a robust cultivar of the Stonecrop family known for its durable and easy-care natureAutumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Its maintenance is minimal+35

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

Type
Succulent
Family
Crassulaceae

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Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Flowers emerge from dense clusters
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — a robust cultivar of the Stonecrop family known for its durable and easy-care nature; forming a compact clump of fleshly
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 drought-tolerant sedum demands full sun and well-drained soil; the Autumn Joy Sedum, 'Autumn Fire,' is a robust
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — The Autumn Joy Sedum, 'Autumn Fire,' is a robust perennial flaunting dense, broccoli-like clusters of flowers; this
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') — Its maintenance is minimal
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') — The flower heads measure about 6 inches across; succulent with pink blooms
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') — making it an ideal candidate for xeriscaping or regions with water restrictions; brick red before deepening to a russet
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') — only requiring deadheading if desired for aesthetic purposes; it thrives in zones 3-9, reaching 18-24 inches in height
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — brick red before deepening to a russet tone come fall; making it an ideal candidate for xeriscaping or regions with
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — brick red before deepening to a russet tone come fall
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Sedum 'Autumn Fire' ignites the landscape with its fiery blooms; or division every few years to maintain vigor
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') — offering an impressive display that persists well into the cooler months; is a superior selection for any garden design
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Flowers emerge from dense clusters; these evolve from a warm pink to a rich, coppery red through fall
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — succulent for full or half
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — deep green hue throughout the growing season.<br><br>As the name suggests; starting as a warm pink in late summer
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — Sedum 'Autumn Fire' is also resistant to deer and rabbit browsing
Autumn Joy Sedum (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') — forming a compact clump of fleshly; a robust cultivar of the Stonecrop family known for its durable and easy-care nature
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