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Sedum 'Herbstfreude' (Autumn Joy)

Family Crassulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Sedum 'Herbstfreude' (Autumn Joy) (showy stonecrop) produces showy, bright pink and fragrant blossoms during late summer to mid-fall. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage. Sedum 'Herbstfreude' (Autumn Joy) (showy stonecrop) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Sedum 'Herbstfreude' (Autumn Joy) . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and salt.