Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy' - Stonecrop
🌿 Characteristics
Type: Hardy perennial succulent plant
Common Name: Stonecrop
Scientific Name: Sedum spectabile 'Herbstfreude Autumn Joy'
Foliage Color: Fleshy bluish-green leaves, gradually turning pink, red, and bronze in autumn
Flower Color: Bright pink to dark red
Mature Height: 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in.)
Mature Width: 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in.)
Habit: Upright and bushy, forming a compact and structured clump
Bloom Period: August to November
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Very low
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, poor
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Nectar-rich Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
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✂️ Care
Extremely easy-care plant, ideal for beginner gardeners. Water very little, only during prolonged dry spells. Prefers well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Lightly prune in spring to encourage a good shape.

