Sedum 'Pride and Joy' is a compact mounding stonecrop known for its dense dome shaped heads of soft pink flowers that deepen in color as they age. Its dark green succulent foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season and resists lodging even in full bloom. As a later blooming sedum, it extends seasonal color and attracts pollinators when many other perennials are fading.
Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 16 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or gravelly soil
Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
Deer Resistance: Foliage unpalatable to deer and rabbits
Native Status
This sedum is a cultivated hybrid derived from species native to Europe and Asia. It is not native to North America but performs reliably in sunny, dry garden environments.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Supports a variety of native bees including sweat bees and bumblebees that forage heavily during its peak bloom window.
Butterflies
- Draws Painted Ladies, Pearl Crescents, and other late season butterflies seeking rich nectar sources in open sun.
Beneficial Insects
- Clusters of tiny blooms attract parasitic wasps and hoverflies that prey on aphids and soft bodied pests.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations:
- Plant 16 - 18 in apart to allow for dense mat formation and airflow.
Landscape Placement:
- Ideal for sunny borders, gravel gardens, and rockeries. Its tidy form also suits containers and pollinator focused patio displays.
Companion Plants
- Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' - A bright yellow mound forming perennial that contrasts beautifully with sedum’s darker foliage.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' - Gray green foliage and fragrant purple blooms enhance the texture and drought tolerance of the pairing.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Deep violet spikes provide vertical interest and attract pollinators alongside the sedum’s flower heads.
- Calamintha nepeta - Airy white flowers and minty fragrance pair with sedum in a pollinator rich dry garden palette.
- Allium 'Millenium' - Round bright pink flower clusters echo sedum’s form and extend the late summer bloom season.