Sedum hybrid 'Autumn Fire'

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Sedum 'Autumn Fire' is a robust, upright, late-season perennial valued for its exceptional drought tolerance, vibrant flower clusters, and long-lasting ornamental interest. A superior improvement over the classic ‘Autumn Joy’, ‘Autumn Fire’ features thicker stems, larger flower heads, and a more upright habit that resists flopping—even under the weight of its blooms. From midsummer to fall, it produces dense, broccoli-like clusters of rosy-pink flowers that gradually deepen to coppery red as the season progresses. These blooms attract bees and butterflies in abundance and persist into winter as structural seed heads, adding year-round texture to the landscape.

Its succulent, blue-green foliage stores moisture efficiently, enabling it to thrive in poor, dry, or rocky soils where other perennials may struggle. Low-maintenance and resilient, 'Autumn Fire' is ideal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and xeriscapes. It offers strong architectural form, excellent weather resistance, and reliable color in the late-season garden when few other perennials are in bloom.

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Growing Zone	Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Know Your Zone
Pet friendly	Yes
Mature height	18 to 24 inches
Sunlight	Bright light
Type of Soil	Neutral to alkaline
Maintenance level	Low maintenance
Water Requirement	Low watering (once every 2 weeks)

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Growth Rate	– Moderate growth rate – Reaches full maturity in 1–2 growing seasons
Colorful leaves	No
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Pink Red
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	No
Wildlife Attraction	– Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hoverflies – Also provides nectar for late-season pollinators when other flowers have faded
Self-pollinating	Cross-pollinating
Seasonality	– Foliage emerges in spring – Blooms from late summer into fall (August to October) – Winter interest from dried flower heads and seed heads if left uncut
Ideal For	– Late-season color in sunny borders – Drought-tolerant landscapes – Pollinator-friendly gardens – Mixed succulent beds
Leaf Description	– Fleshy, blue-green leaves arranged in upright, whorled stems – Oblong to oval in shape with smooth margins – Drought-resistant foliage contributes to the plant's water efficiency
Flower Description	– Produces dense, flat-topped clusters of rosy-pink flowers in late summer – Flowers deepen to a coppery-rose as they age into fall – Long-lasting and excellent for cut or dried arrangements – Stems remain upright and sturdy, even in heavy bloom
Planting Instructions	– Best planted in early spring after the last frost or in early fall to allow root establishment before winter – Space plants 18–24 inches apart to accommodate mature width and improve air circulation – Plant in well-drained soil, ideally sandy or gravelly; amend heavy soils with grit or compost – Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and set crown just at soil level – Avoid overly rich soil which can lead to leggy growth
Pruning & Maintenance	– Deadhead spent flower heads in fall or leave them standing for winter interest – In early spring, cut back dead stems to the base before new growth emerges – Pinch tips in late spring to encourage bushier growth and reduce flopping (optional)
Water Needs	– Drought-tolerant once established – Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots – After establishment, only occasional deep watering is needed during prolonged drought – Avoid overwatering or poorly draining soils to prevent rot
Light Needs	– Full sun is essential for best flowering, compact growth, and strong stems – Tolerates light shade but may become floppy or have reduced flowering
Harvesting	– Flowers can be cut fresh for arrangements just before full bloom – For dried arrangements, harvest when flowers are fully open and hang upside down in a dark, airy place – Cut foliage is rarely used ornamentally
Fertilizing	– Fertilization rarely needed; excessive feeding promotes weak growth – Apply a light layer of compost in spring or a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer if growth is sluggish – Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which cause sprawling
Pollination	– Flowers are insect-pollinated, primarily by bees, butterflies, and other pollinators – Does not require cross-pollination to flower, as it is grown for ornamental use rather than seed production
Companion Plants	– Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower): matches bloom time and height – Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm': warm golden tones contrast with the pink flowers – Nepeta faassenii (Catmint): soft foliage and earlier bloom extend seasonal color – Salvia nemorosa: adds spikes and blue hues as a complement – Festuca glauca or Pennisetum: ornamental grasses enhance textural contrast

Seasonality and Flowering
Planting Instructions

– Foliage emerges in spring

– Blooms from late summer into fall (August to October)

– Winter interest from dried flower heads and seed heads if left uncut

– Produces dense, flat-topped clusters of rosy-pink flowers in late summer

– Flowers deepen to a coppery-rose as they age into fall

– Long-lasting and excellent for cut or dried arrangements

– Stems remain upright and sturdy, even in heavy bloom

– Best planted in early spring after the last frost or in early fall to allow root establishment before winter

– Space plants 18–24 inches apart to accommodate mature width and improve air circulation

– Plant in well-drained soil, ideally sandy or gravelly; amend heavy soils with grit or compost

– Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball and set crown just at soil level

– Avoid overly rich soil which can lead to leggy growth

Sedum hybrid 'Autumn Fire'

Sedum hybrid 'Autumn Fire'

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