
Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy' ~ Autumn Joy Stonecrop
Autumn Joy Stonecrop is a tough upright clumping evergreen succulent with large light green scalloped fleshy foliage. Large disk-shaped clusters of small pink star-shaped flowers that mature to russet cover the plant in late summer to fall attracting butterflies. Grows best in full sun and dry to medium well-drained soils. Drought and heat tolerant once established. Type: Succulent Height: 1.5’ - 2' Spread: 1.5’ - 2' Spacing: 1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Pink Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for slugs and snails. Scale might be a problem. Rot is a risk in poorly drained soils. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Xeroscape Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Shasta Daisy, Dianthus, Aster IMAGE: Magnus Manske, Sedum spectabile x S. telephium "Autumn Joy" (Crassulaceae)