Color:

Sedum

Sedum spectabile

Perennial

Succulent plants with flat clusters of tiny star flowers. Also called stonecrop. Pink to burgundy colors. Butterfly magnet. Transitions to burgundy in fall. Dries beautifully on plant.

Bloom Season

Fall

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

Wedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 10 to 14 days

when properly cared for

Cut when flower clusters are fully colored

Very long-lasting and drought tolerant

Can go without water longer than most cut flowers

Excellent for drying

Long-lasting - 10-14 days fresh

Can dry in vase naturally

Minimal water - succulents prefer dry

Change water every 4-5 days

Fragrance Profile

No Scent

Sedum has no significant fragrance

Fun Facts

Also called Stonecrop because it grows in rocky, poor soil

The succulent leaves store water, making it extremely drought tolerant

Autumn Joy sedum is one of the most popular perennials in America

Butterflies and bees mob sedum flowers in autumn

Origin & History

Native to Northern Hemisphere

Sedums are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, from arctic to subtropical regions. They have been grown in gardens for centuries, valued for their ability to thrive in poor conditions. The Autumn Joy cultivar, developed in Germany in the 1950s, revolutionized how gardeners view fall-blooming plants.