Sedum 'Autumn Charm'
Common Name(s):
Stonecrop
Autumn stonecrop
Synonym:
Hylotelephium 'Lajos' 'Autumn Charm'
Showy stonecrop
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Aug
to:
Oct
Flowers tiny, star-shaped
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Crassulaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Gray-Green
Foliage gray-green with soft yellow serrated edges fading to creamy white
Fall Color?
YES
Russet red seed heads
Semi-Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Foliage and dead inflorescences attractive
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Asia, Europe, North America
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
14-15"
Spread:
14-18"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Rocky slopes and ledges
Soil:
Chalk, loam, sand, dry well-drained
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Requires no fertilizer but a thin layer of compost will provide nutrient replentishmant
Mulch:
1" of gravel, small stones, or light bark
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil, water sparingly, best not to fertilize, cut back to ground in early spring, divide every 3-4 years
Long Term:
Winter:
In colder climates apply a layer of mulch, give water only when dry
Spring:
Cut back old stems and dead material from previous year, divide every 3 years, water sparingly, apply fertilier if needed
Summer:
Ensure full sun, minimal water needed after establshment, use 'soak and dry' method
Fall:
Drastically reduce water, leave seed heads on plant for crown protection
General Care Comments:
Provide sufficient light, good drainage, minimal fertilization, do not need to deadhead, divide every 3-4 years
Common Problems
Flopping due to poor mangement
Diseases:
Crown rot, leaf spots, powdery mildew
Insects:
Aphids, mealybugs
Environmental Problems:
Too much water, poor drainage, insufficient light, overly rich soil
Pests:
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