Perennials – Autumn Joy Sedum

Autumn joy sedum

Botanical name: hylotelephium spectabile 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to about a ft ½ in height and in spread 

Bloom time: mid-late summer – fall 

Hardy zone: zones 6-10

Flower color: green/white/pink

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: borders, container plants, flower gardens, succulent gardens

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: disease resistant, long-lasting blooms, drought tolerant, attracts pollinators 

Watering instructions: allow soil to mostly dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a succulent plant food slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring 

Best time to plant: spring, summer, or fall 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: coneflower, lavender, russian sage, yarrow, coreopsis, daylilies

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no