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

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