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James H. Schutte
Crassulaceae
Sedum 'Autumn Joy' ('Herbstfreude')
Autumn Joy Stonecrop, Hybrid Showy Stonecrop
Autumn Joy stonecrop is a popular garden perennial because it is beautiful and virtually indestructible, if given the right growing conditions. It is valued for its late season of bloom and waxy, succulent green leaves. In late summer to fall, strong, upright stems support broad, rounded clusters of flowers. These are small, numerous, star-shaped and light pink in bud opening to pale pink to rose. Stonecrop is herbaceous, so its foliage dies back in winter, but the dried, brown, upright flower heads may be left to provide winter interest.
Autumn Joy stonecrop is best growing in a full sun location with average garden soil and good drainage. It looks great when planted in masses with fall blooming composites and ornamental grasses. It may be also used in large rock gardens. Sedum flowers are very attractive to bumblebees, and on cool fall mornings they can often be seen "waking up" on them. Butterflies are also attracted to stonecrop.
8 - 1
4 - 9
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Hybrid Origin
Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Medium
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Showy
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Light Green, Brown
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Yes
No
Single
Matte
Bedding Plant, Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Butterflies
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