Sedum 'Autumn Joy' is a robust, long-lived perennial prized for its fleshy blue-green foliage and large, flat flower heads that emerge pink in late summer and deepen to rich copper-red in autumn. Easy to grow and drought tolerant, it provides colour and structure well into winter.
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Exposure: Very wind tolerant and suitable for exposed sites; highly coastal tolerant, coping well with salt-laden air and maritime conditions.
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Size: 45–60 cm tall, with a spread of 45–60 cm.
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Soil: Well-drained soils, including sandy, gravelly, or poor soils; dislikes prolonged winter wet and heavy waterlogged ground.
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Sun: Full sun for the best growth, flower colour, and compact habit.
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Flowering time: August to October.
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Wildlife benefits: An excellent late-season nectar source for bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other pollinating insects. The dried seed heads also provide winter interest and shelter for invertebrates.
