Mature Height: 18 - 24 inches
Mature Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Other Names: Autumn Fire Stonecrop, Showy Stonecrop, Upright Stonecrop, Autumn Stonecrop, Tall Sedum, Orpine
Description:
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Autumn Fire'
Autumn Fire Sedum is a spectacular late-season perennial featuring large, flattened clusters of rosy-pink flowers that gradually deepen to rich copper-red as autumn approaches. Its sturdy, upright stems and thick, succulent blue-green foliage create an attractive, well-structured plant that provides interest throughout the growing season, even before the flowers appear.
An improved selection of the popular Autumn Joy Sedum, Autumn Fire offers stronger stems, a more compact habit, and vibrant, long-lasting blooms that rarely require staking. Exceptionally drought tolerant and easy to grow, it is perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. Its nectar-rich flowers are particularly valuable to bees and butterflies late in the season, while the dried flower heads provide attractive winter interest.
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Flowering Only License, Propagation is Prohibited
Photos courtesy of Ball Seed
Sedum telephium by ℍenry Salomé via Wikimedia Commons is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Sedum Autumn Fire and Sedum telephium by cultivar413 via flickr is licensed under CC BY 2.0