Autumn Joy Sedum
Autumn joy sedum is a perennial flower grown for its late season color. The succulent stems and leaves grow in an upright clump. In August, the reddish-pink flowers bloom in dense clusters on top of the stalks. As the flowers age, they turn a coppery red color.
It is a good plant for adding late summer and fall interest to a landscape. It is also very low maintenance.
Autumn Joy Sedum
Autumn joy sedum is a perennial flower grown for its late season color. The succulent stems and leaves grow in an upright clump. In August, the reddish-pink flowers bloom in dense clusters on top of the stalks. As the flowers age, they turn a coppery red color.
It is a good plant for adding late summer and fall interest to a landscape. It is also very low maintenance.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Pronunciation
SEE-dum
Mature Height
1 to 2 ft.
Mature Spread
1 to 2 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pink, changing to rust
Bloom time
September
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
known only in cultivation
Light Requirements
partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-10
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Autumn joy sedum is growing moderately well in the low water zone at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It has never reached its full size, remaining surprisingly short. It grows well in other locations throughout Colorado Springs, so it is worthy of consideration.
Maintenance
Remove old growth in early spring before new growth starts.