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Sedum 'Autumn Joy'*

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ships spring 2025

PLEASE KNOW: Plants shipped in early spring are likely to arrive dormant.

*scientifically reclassified. Now called Hylotelephium

Sedum 'Autumn Joy' is a common plant, for good reason. It is extraordinarily easy to grow in average to dry soil in full sun. It requires no care after planting and provides four season of interest in the garden. It is one of the first plants to emerge in our garden - the adorable little green rosettes begin poking out of the snow in February! In spring, they form lovely globe-shaped green mounds that look almost like topiaries. As summer progresses, they lose the perfect rounded shape, but begin producing green buds that look a bit like broccoli. By September, they burst into bloom and all the bees in our garden flock to the light pink flowers. The pink flowers slowly darken to a deep crimson by October. Finally, the flowers dry on the stems and remain attractive all winter.

As if that weren't enough, this plant is extremely easy to propagate by cutting or division. We have had new plants form from leaves that dropped on the ground. Yet, these plants are not wild spreaders.

Distinctions: Winner of an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticulture Society

Zones: 3 to 9
Family: Crassulaceae
Type: Deciduous Perennial
Height: 18 in. to 36 in.
Width: 18 in. to 36 in.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Average to dry
Bloom Time: September to October
Native Range: Eurasia


Special Characteristics
  • Rabbit resistant
  • Deer-resistant
  • Outstanding fall color
  • Winter interest
  • Pollinator favorite
  • Salt tolerant
  • Snail Resistant
image credits

Ali McEnhill, The Old Dairy Nursery

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Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for spring 2025 shipment. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded when we ship.

We will begin shipping plants as soon as plants begin to emerge from dormancy in spring. Woodies will likely begin shipping in April. Perennials will likely begin shipping in May. If ordering multiple varieties, we will hold until all plants are ready to ship together. If you would like to receive plants sooner please reach out.

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

  • 4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
  • 1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
  • trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
  • seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Read more about our shipping policies here.

Nursery pick up

Plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall. We prefer 24 hour notice to get your order together and will email you when ready for collection.

If you place a SPRING 2025 PREORDER, we will contact you in spring when your plants are ready for collection. Woodies will likely become available for collection in April. Perennials will likely become available in May. If ordering multiple varieties, we will hold until all plants are ready to be collected together.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

  • 4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
  • 2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
  • 1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.

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Sedum (Hylotelephium) 'Autumn Joy' (stonecrop) mid fall flowersSedum (Hylotelephium) 'Autumn Joy' (stonecrop) mid fall flowers

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Sedum 'Autumn Joy'*

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Sedum (Hylotelephium) 'Autumn Joy' (stonecrop) mid fall flowersSedum (Hylotelephium) 'Autumn Joy' (stonecrop) mid fall flowers
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