.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } 'Autumn Joy' Autumn Stonecrop Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy' Description This easy-to-grow perennial features clustered, rosy-pink flower heads that bloom from late summer through fall, adding vibrant color to gardens and borders. Its succulent foliage is green and turns to shades of red in cooler weather. Suggested Uses Perfect for perennial beds, rock gardens, borders, and container plantings. Ideal for low-maintenance gardens and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Plant Details Botanical Name: Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy' Common Name: Autumn Joy' Autumn Stonecrop Size & Growth: Typically reaches 24-36 inches in height and spreads 18-24 inches Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Succulent, fleshy leaves Bloom Time: Late summer to fall (August to October) Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, including bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for pots and containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic to cats and dogs Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Grasses, ornamental grasses, and other perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Plant in spring or early fall. Soil Moisture: Drought tolerant; prefers dry to medium moisture Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil Humidity: Average humidity; tolerant of dry conditions Pruning Instructions: Remove dead flowers for tidiness; prune back in early spring to encourage new growth Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones; hardy to zone 3 without protection Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in nursery container Fertilization: Minimal; fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer if desired Special Care: Drought tolerant once established; avoid overwatering