'Autumn Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum)
Perennial
- Butterflies love the giant, color-changing blooms!
- Long-lasting blooms can be cut or dried.
- Tough perennial - thrives in heat & humidity.
- Deer resistant and easy to grow.
- Zones 3-9, sun, 24″ tall x 18″ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Autumn joy sedum, stonecrop
Zone: 3 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 24" X 18"
Flower color: Mauve-red
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Late summer through fall
Bloom time: Summer, fall
Features: Winter interest, rabbit resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, container plants
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, foundation planting, massing, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun). Will lean toward the sun if grown in too much shade.
Water: Dry to average moisture. It tolerates drought once established, but should receive some water when conditions are hot and dry.
Spacing: 1.5 - 2 ft.
Fertilizing: Fertilizer isn't required when grown in rich soils, but a handful of all-purpose granular fertilizer can be applied in early spring if needed.
Winterizing: Dried flower heads of many varieties remain attractive in winter, whether left standing in the garden or brought indoors. Small animals and bugs may take home in accumulated debris during cold weather. It doesn't need mulch in winter unless grown in harsh climates.
Maintenance & pruning: Pinch back the tips of new spring growth for more compact plants. Stop fertilizing and water in the fall and winter. Throughout spring and summer, divisions and cuttings can easily root for new plants.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
From the ease of ordering to the extremely well packaged plants my Autumn Joy Stonecrop is thriving in my garden.
The planting literature and gardening magazine were very helpful when preparing the my Autumn Joy Stonecrop for planting.
Great packaging job.
Followed instructions besides preparing the soil, and they are doing well so far. Can’t wait till they mature.
'Autumn Joy' Stonecrop (Sedum)
I’m amazed at how beautiful and healthy the plants are! They were well packaged and delivered quickly.
Should have gotten a full refund WITH shipping.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
It was definitely my fault for not noticing that the plants were 1 quart. By the photo and the price I definitely thought it was 1 gallon! $29.99 each plus shipping! I am extremely dissatisfied and disappointed with the tiny plants. I then went to a local greenhouse and bought 1 gallon of the same plants on sale because it’s almost fall for $5. each. I understand that you cannot sell them that cheap I guess but you should show in the photo how tiny the plants are. I feel cheated and would never buy from you again. Too bad because I am an avid gardener and buy for outside and in all year around.
We’re sorry you’re not satisfied with your plants! On each product page and our plant sizes page, we note that all of our plants are young. The size of our plants varies depending on the time of year and whether they were recently trimmed. The most important thing when purchasing plants, online or in garden centers, is a full and robust root system, which we prioritize. Trimming only encourages stronger root development! All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee, so please reach out to [email protected] to start the claims process if necessary.
Arrived in fairly good condition
The plants all arrived in great condition and they were packaged very well. This is the second order I have placed with this company and I would recommend them to my friends and family.
This has came back and looks strong and pretty and healthy.
Good quality plants Packed well to avoid breakage
Good root systen
They came packaged well and are growing
My Autumn Joy came nicely packaged and healthy. She is already turning pink with the cooler temperatures.
Delighted with all the plants shipped to me!
They are just growing at a slow pace in a sunny spot. They only have two steam on it too. Hope they be more steam to them later in the season.
Easy to grow. Loves the sun.
Received 13 very healthy plants and they are growing like weeds! I am very happy with my purchase.
Shipped plant arrived alive and healthy.
I ordered 4 and all 4 arrived looking very healthy! Hopefully they adapt well in the ground! Very happy with how good they looked when I received them.
Of all the flowers I ordered from you, only 3 survived.
Hello! We're sorry that you've had trouble with your new plants. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
This plant is arrived healthy and is enjoying its spot in my garden. Excited to see it get some color in the fall.
Plants were meticulously packaged and all are doing great.
Nice size plant - started growing right away
These were beautiful thick,healthy plants..They are growing well in the garden and love their new home. Very,very happy with your plants.
Two came just fine and the third was broken pretty badly. I emailed you and received no response. I had requested it be replaced. The other two are doing fine. Please check your customer service emails. Thank you
Hello Patricia!
I'm sorry to hear you never heard back from our team. It looks like our team emailed you back on June 22. We are out of Autumn Joy for the season and offered a refund or a replacement of a different plant of your choice. Give us a call or email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help you with the next steps.
Do not order from this company I ordered on April 24th and I still haven't received any of my product I get my product is being shipped on an email then when I don't receive it in the time I emailed them back and they say it's still being shipped now they're saying I will not get my product until the fall but yet they took my money out of my account customer service is very poor the company is a scam and will take your money
Hello LeeAnn! Thanks for taking the the time to leave your feedback. I looked into your order with us and it looks like you placed your order on May 15th and it was delivered to you on May 22nd. I don't see anything else in your order history about you not yet receiving your order so I apologize that you are still waiting for your order. If you never received this order (G36043) let us know by emailing us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to find a solution that works for you.
Easy to root. Little water. Does not wilt. Flowers coming on. Love the bright color.
Is it safe for cats? If not i have to cancel.
Yes, 'Autumn Joy' Stonecrop is safe for cats! You can find more cat-friendly plants here: https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/15-cat-friendly-plants-for-your-garden/
Is this a good time to plant sedum? It is so hot!! Or should I wait until September to order and plant. My Azaleas have wilted dead gone. They were doing so well this heat killed them.
Given the extreme temperatures, it may be better to wait until September to plant. This will give your sedum a better chance to establish itself without the stress of high temperatures!
Is stone crop pollinator friendly?
Yes! Pollinators love the flowers of Autumn Joy Stonecrop.