Sedum (Hylotelephium) spectabile 'Autumn Joy'

A popular perennial that changes with the seasons, 'Autumn Joy' sedum is valued for its late season of bloom and waxy, succulent, attractive green leaves. In late summer to fall, strong, upright stems support enormous rounded clusters of numerous, star-shaped flowers. Autumn Joy's blossoms start rosy-pink in late summer then darken to rich ruby-red and finally rusty red in late fall. Stonecrop's foliage dies back in winter, but the dried, brown, upright flower heads may be left to provide winter interest and seeds for songbirds.

Sedum spectabile has now been separated from the genus Sedum and reassigned to the genus Hylotelephium.

Tall Stonecrop Growing and Maintenance Tips:

'Autumn Joy' stonecrop is best growing in a full sun location with average garden soil and good drainage. Do not deadhead. Cut back in early spring.