Appreciated greatly for its showy late summer and fall-borne clusters of mauve red flowers, this taller sedum is a favorite for use in perennial borders, as a moderate to large scale general cover, edging, or rock garden specimen.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
3
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2'
Texture:
Medium Texture
Recommended Spacing:
12" to 16"
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Drought Tolerant
Butterflies
Bees
Large Area
Deer Resistant
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Rooftop Proven
Features
Rich mauve-red flower clusters, late summer and fall, above blue green succulent foliage.
Landscape Value
Moderate to large scale ground cover, specimen, accent, edging, or companion. Very drought resistant.
Care
Watering:
'Autumn Joy' Sedum is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
'Autumn Joy' Sedum is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Autumn Joy' Sedum should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.
