Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Autumn Joy Sedum
Description
Noted as the finest of all upright Sedums, Autumn Joy Sedum produces from its sturdy stems, a variety of flower heads with an umbrella-like shape, whose color changes from pink to a rosy-red shade. This plant loses its leaves in the winter.
Maintenance Tips
Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ is an ornamental succulent with gorgeous blooms that can flower most of the year in mild climates. They are fairly easy to grow and can thrive in a spectrum of conditions. They are drought tolerant, but they can take excess water as long as the soil is well draining. When the flowers have faded, they can be deadheaded or just left alone if you prefer the look of the dried flowers through the fall. Just like most succulents, this plant can be easily propagated by cuttings. During the winter, especially when the days are short and the weather is wet, these plants can lose their luster and look a bit waterlogged. They can be cut back hard during this time, and they will return in the spring with fresh growth and flowers.
Plant Type
Shrub, Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.