Botanical Name: Sedum telephium ‘Autumn Joy’
Common Name: Autumn Joy sedum Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright succulent sub-shrub with fleshy foliage and thick stems; large flower clusters held above foliage Height to 2' Spread to 2' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure in/outdoor full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade Soil needs a well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves elliptical, bluish green, oppositely arranged, coarsely dentate, to 3" long, 1" wide, densely set on stems Flowers panicles of pinkish purple flowers forming dome-like clusters to 6" in diameter; fall bloom Fruit small capsule Propagation: seed, stem cuttings Usage: used for late summer or fall color, in containers, raised beds, in mass plantings, mixed with other succulents, good in rock gardens, and dry landscapes Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering, tolerates some drought Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting time Pruning flower stalks can be removed after blooming season Pests/Diseases root rot in poorly drained areas; snails and slugs Special Conditions/Other flower stalks are decorative long after bloom has passed Origin: Western Europe Family: Crassulaceae Notes: |
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