Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ (Hylotelephium Herbstfreude “Autumn Joy”) is a standout perennial succulent prized for its changing flower colors and year-round garden presence. Its gray-green, fleshy leaves support strong stems that carry wide clusters of blooms, shifting from pale green buds to bright pink, then deepening to red, and finally aging into warm copper tones that often last well into winter. First bred in Europe as a hybrid of Sedum telephium and Sedum spectabile, it has become one of the most dependable late-season perennials. Hardy across Zones 3–9, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, tolerates dry conditions, and draws in bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. With its long display and low-care nature, it fits beautifully in borders, rock gardens, and pollinator plantings.

Scientific Name: Hylotelephium Herbstfreude “Autumn Joy”

Origin: Europe, Asia

Height: 1.5 to 2 feet

Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet

Light: Full Sun

Water: Low

USDA Zones: 3-9

Bloom: September to October

Bloom Color: Pink to Red to Bronze