sedum spectabile 'autumn joy' (herbstfreude) (autumn joy stonecrop)
$15.95
- clump form, mounding habit
- upright stems with round, slightly cupped, blue-green leaves
- pink, star-shaped flowers form clusters on sturdy stems
- flower colour deepens to a deep pink with cooler weather
- flowers dry on stems adding winter appeal
- bloom time: late summer to late fall
- little taller than sedum 'autumn fire'
- zone 3
- height 45-55cm
- spread 50-60cm
- colour pink
- sedums are some of the most versatile perennials on the planet
- best grown in an average to dry, extremely well-drained soil, in full sun
- they are valued for their ability to handle intense heat, and hardy enough to survive the harshest of winters, making them a preferred plant to use in xeriscaping
- most sedum can tolerate short periods of wet or shade, but note, sun and moisture levels directly effect the colour and growing habits of every sedum
- taller cultivars will benefit from pruning 6-8 weeks prior to bloom time (cut back to about 1/3) to encourage a sturdier, compact habit and prevent the heavy, flower clusters from flopping over
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
- long blooming
- heat tolerant
- drought tolerant, once established
- low maintenance
- evergreen
- rock garden
- ground cover
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)