Autumn Joy Stonecrop (Sedum 'Autumn Joy')

Autumn Joy Stonecrop (Sedum 'Autumn Joy') is a succulent perennial with fleshy, light green, scalloped foliage. Broad clusters of small, star-shaped pink flowers crown the plant in late summer and fall, deepening to warm russet tones as they age.

The flowers attract butterflies and other late-season pollinators. Once established, this low-maintenance perennial tolerates drought and heat.

Growing details

• Plant type: Succulent perennial
• Mature size: 1.5–2 feet tall and wide
• Spacing: Approximately 1.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9
• Light: Full sun to part sun
• Soil: Dry to medium-moisture, well-drained soil
• Flowers: Pink clusters deepening to russet with age
• Bloom season: Late summer into fall
• Foliage: Fleshy, light green, scalloped leaves
• Additional traits: Drought and heat tolerance once established; attracts butterflies and pollinators

Care and garden use

Avoid poorly drained soil to help prevent rot. Watch for slugs, snails, and scale.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, sunny borders, rock gardens, xeriscape plantings, or containers with good drainage. Pair with Shasta daisy, dianthus, or aster for complementary flowers and seasonal interest.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.