Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy (Herbstfreude)'
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Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
Sedum 'Autumn Delight' PP18398 is a very unique upright sedum with chartreuse-yellow leaves that have a narrow, serrated blue-green margin. The cream-colored buds open to large clusters of light pink flowers in late summer into the fall. The bronze seed heads add interest during the winter months. Sedum is very adaptable and easy to grow. Sedum 'Autumn Delight' is a more colorful sport of 'Autumn Joy'. This group of upright Sedums is also sometimes known as Hylotelephium.
Uses: Borders, Containers, Cut Flower, Edging, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Rock Gardens
Nature Attraction: Bees, Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Rabbit
Notable Features: Drought & Heat Tolerant, Salt Tolerant
Growth Habit: Upright
Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in full sun, or partial shade in hot southern regions, in well-drained soil. Tolerates clay soil; does well in sandy or gravelly soils. Cut back by half in June, to prevent flopping apart later in summer. Spent flowers may be left on through winter to provide interest; cut down in spring when new growth appears. Divide every 3-4 years in spring, for best flowering.