Stonecrops are ideal for green rooftops. In areas where green rooftops are prevalent, Stonecrops are beginning to replace grasses as the primary source of plant material. Additionally, these plants are known for their succulent leaves, which are primarily used for water storage. The succulent leaves provide better fire hazard protection because a Stonecrop covered rooftop has such a high concentration of water compared to grass covered roofs.
Easy to grow and quite unique, these succulent plants are carefree and drought tolerant. 'Autumn Joy' boasts silver-green fleshy leaves with flat clusters of pink flowers in late summer that turn coppery-red in fall. Valuable for their foliage and their flowers. Excellent for use in dried flower arrangements. Attracts butterflies and honey bees by the droves! Fantastic to grow these in dense masses, for dramatic effect and to help the plants support each other and not flop over late in the season.
| Plant Types: | Perennial, Succulent |
| Light: | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 1 foot 6 inches to 2 feet |
| Width: | 1 foot 6 inches to 2 feet |
| Zones: | 3a to 10b |
| Bloom Color: | Pink, Red, Rust or bronze |
| Bloom Seasons: | Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall |
| Leaf Color: | Green, Silvery |
| Special Features: | Attractive foliage |
| Shape: | Rounded, Upright or erect |
| Fertilizer: | Water Soluble Cactus Food |
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Sow seeds in autumn but provide protection from the cold during the first winter. Planting indoors with sufficient light can provide that protection. If the species of Sedum is known to be less hardy, sow the seeds in spring.
Tough annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, and shrubs with fleshy leaves. Perennials range from 1 inch tall mat-forming to 2 foot tall mounding habits.
Tiny, star-shaped, five petaled flowers in dense, showy clusters from half an inch to 8 inches across.
Does best with well-drained, average to rich soil. Will also grow in poor, dry soil.
During the active growing season, provide the roots with a half-strength dilution of a complete fertilizer once per month.
Prone to scale, mealybugs, slugs & snails.