11 Mar Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’
This plant is as dependable and adaptable as they come. Sedum flowers bloom from August into late October but it is equally interesting as soon as it starts growing in the spring. Draught tolerant, showy, low maintenance and the bees love ’em. Just a few great reasons to not leave this classic out!
Common Name: stonecrop
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Crassulaceae
Zone: 3 to 9
Height: 1.50 to 2.00 feet
Spread: 1.50 to 2.00 feet
Bloom Time: September to October
Bloom Description: Rosy pink buds turning to red
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Butterflies
Tolerate: Drought, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil
A bee takes solo advantage of the sedum flowers.
Sedum ‘Purple Emperor’
A nice variety of sedum, know for it’s deep purple foliage.