.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 perennial succulent features clusters of large, flat-topped rose-pink flowers in late summer to fall. Its succulent, fleshy leaves provide attractive texture and color year-round, making it ideal for borders and xeriscape gardens. Suggested Uses Perfect for rock gardens, borders, container planting, and low-maintenance landscapes. It also attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing garden biodiversity. Plant Details Botanical Name: Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy' Common Name: Autumn Joy Sedum Size & Growth: Typically grows 18-24 inches tall with a spread of similar width Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Foliage Type: Fleshy, succulent Bloom Time: Late summer to fall Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: Yes Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Grasses, ornamental peppers, other succulents Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun for best growth. Soil Moisture: Water sparingly; drought-tolerant once established. Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil Humidity: Tolerant of dry conditions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to promote reblooming and remove dead or damaged foliage. Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones; minimal winter protection needed elsewhere. Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in nursery container Fertilization: Fertilize sparingly with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring. Special Care: Avoid overwatering; excellent drought tolerance.