In 2016 and 2017 Master Gardeners planted and maintained a small trial for perennials in West Texas. One of the plants involved in that trial was Autumn Fire Sedum (Hylotelephium spectabile ...

Sedums, or Stonecrop, as they are commonly known, are succulents with thick leaves that are filled with water. View full sizePhotos/Lee Gugliada Their round, fleshy, blue-green leaves have ...

As summer heat takes its toll on many perennials, plants in the genus Sedum continue to thrive. Moisture-retaining succulent foliage, combined with a tough root system, allows sedum to survive ...

Taller sedum like 'Autumn Joy' (Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Joy') can grow to around 1½ feet tall. 'Autumn Joy' is hardy in zones 3 through 8.

Q: Why would a catalog use a new botanic name for ‘Autumn Joy’ sedum? — Jacki Davidoff, Evanston A: A new genus was created after genetic analysis at the University of Tokyo revealed ...

Sedum `Autumn Joy’ is a major player in the fall landscape. Its wide clusters of brick-red blooms grab attention, whether it’s represented by just a few plants in a small home garden or by ...