
Sedum 'Pure Joy' is a compact mounding stonecrop known for its dense clusters of bubblegum pink flowers that cover the plant in late summer. Its succulent pale green foliage remains tidy and attractive throughout the growing season.
Height & Spread: 10 - 12 in x 16 - 20 in
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Well drained, sandy or gravelly soils
Watering Needs: Low; prefers dry to average moisture
Deer Resistance: High
Native Status
This cultivar is a hybrid bred for garden performance, derived from Eurasian Sedum species commonly used in ornamental horticulture.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Provides a late season nectar source for Painted Ladies and other small butterflies during fall migration.
Bees
- Attracts native bees and honeybees seeking abundant nectar and pollen in late summer.
Hummingbirds
- Rarely visited by hummingbirds due to its small, open flower shape lacking tubular form.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 14 - 18 in apart to allow for mature mound growth and good air circulation.
Landscape Placement
- Excellent for front of borders, rock gardens, and small containers where its dense blooms can be appreciated up close.
Companion Plants
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Offers bold vertical accents and extended bloom time in sunny, low maintenance gardens.
- Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender) - Aromatic foliage and purple flower spikes enhance textural contrast and attract pollinators.
- Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' - Soft yellow blooms provide cheerful contrast to the pink flowers of sedum while thriving in similar dry soils.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' - Deep violet flower spikes create height and visual balance with sedum’s rounded habit.
- Allium 'Millenium' - Rounded, late blooming lavender flower heads echo sedum’s shape and extend the pollinator appeal.