Sedum 'Autumn Fire' is a showy long lasting stonecrop with sturdy stems and large flower heads that bloom rosy pink and mature to copper red. This upright cultivar stands taller than many sedums and maintains its form well into winter.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or average soil
Watering Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant
Deer Resistance: Resistant due to thick, fleshy foliage
Native Status
Garden cultivar developed from Eurasian stonecrop species, widely used in ornamental landscapes for its resilience and late season color.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Highly attractive to Painted Ladies, Monarchs, and other fall flying butterflies looking for late nectar sources.
Bees
- Draws native bumblebees, sweat bees, and honeybees with its dense, long blooming flower clusters.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally visited out of curiosity, though not a primary hummingbird plant.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to accommodate full mature spread and airflow around stems.
Landscape Placement
- Suited to sunny borders, pollinator gardens, fall themed beds, and containers. Pairs well with grasses and other drought tolerant perennials.
Companion Plants
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Blooms earlier in the season and offers a bold structure that transitions well into Sedum’s fall bloom.
- Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' (Black Eyed Susan) - Bright yellow flowers offer warm contrast to the maturing pink and red tones of Sedum.
- Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Adds upright form and soft movement that complements Sedum's solid silhouette.
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Fragrant, drought tolerant, and visually softens the heavier bloom clusters of 'Autumn Fire.'
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Wood Sage) - Deep violet spikes provide vertical contrast and attract pollinators alongside Sedum’s fall flowers.