Sedum | |
Sedum Assorted Coreopsis | |
Sedum 'Autumn Fire', also known as Stonecrop, is a very hardy and easy to grow perennial with green succulent leaves. Rich red flowers top the mounds of foliage in late summer and into fall. Plant in full sun. The Autumn Fire Sedum is perfect for planting along a slope or bank. FEATURES: Botanical Name: Sedum 'Autumn Fire' Common Name: Stonecrop Autumn Fire Features: Low Maintenance, Upright Habit, Winter Interest Bloom Time: Summer - Fall Light Requirements: Full Sun Attracts Butterflies, Bees Resists Deer, Rabbits Mature Plant Size: 18 - 24 inches Zone 4 - 8 | |
Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January | |
Attractive rock garden, edging, or container plant | |
Full sun, well drained soil | |
Succulent gray-green leaves in spring forming pink, then red flower clusters for fall. Winter Interest | |
August through September | |
Bright red flowers | |
20" x 20" | |
20" | |
Upright, Shrub-like, evergreen flowering perennial | |
Moderate | |
Full Sun | |
-30 to -20 deg. F | |
Drought tolerant | |
Succulent leafy foliage | |
Perennial |