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Autumn Fire Sedum (#1)
Autumn Fire Sedum (#1)
$14.25
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Sedum spectabile 'Autumn Fire'
Choose Autumn Fire Sedum for a sunny, dry border that needs late-season color without fuss; the tradeoff is it will not cover ground like a creeping sedum or hide bare stems behind taller plants.
Buy This If
- You want fall color after summer blooms fade.
- You prefer sturdy clumps over spreading groundcover.
- You need a deer-resistant perennial.
Skip This If
- The soil stays wet after rain.
- You need a plant for heavy shade.
- You want a winter privacy screen.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It gives strong late-season color and structure, but it is not flashy early in the season. |
| Growth Rate | B | It settles in readily and builds a clump, though it will not race across a bed. |
| Maintenance | A | Once established, it asks for very little beyond cutting back old stems. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its upright clump fits tight beds well as long as the soil drains. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a perennial accent, not a plant for privacy or blocking views. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for hot, lean beds where customers want a tough perennial that still looks intentional in fall.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 1.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9a |
| Spacing | 1.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clumping, succulent foliage |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it flop?
Autumn Fire is selected for a sturdier upright habit than older sedums, though rich soil can still make stems softer.
Should I deadhead it?
You can, but many homeowners leave the spent heads for fall texture and cut them back later.
Will pollinators use it?
Yes, the late flowers are useful when many summer perennials are winding down.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-41004
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