{"product_id":"autumn-joy-sedum-1","title":"Autumn Joy Sedum (#1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose Autumn Joy Sedum for a sunny, dry border that needs reliable late-season color with almost no fuss; the tradeoff is that it stays a clump, so it will not cover ground like a creeping sedum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003caside class=\"pgne-recommendation\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunny front and middle borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot, dry planting beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate-season pollinator color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-water perennial mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot recommended for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet or heavy clay soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShady beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast groundcover coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy or screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuy This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want color from late summer into fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour bed runs dry between rains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a perennial that mostly takes care of itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkip This If\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe soil stays soggy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe site is mostly shaded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a spreading mat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePGNE Report Card\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLandscape Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe broad flower heads shift from pink to rust and carry the bed when most perennials are finished.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt settles in steadily and reaches full size without a long wait.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIt asks for little beyond good drainage and a spring cutback; rich soil and heavy water make it flop.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer will browse the succulent growth in some yards, so it is not a first pick under heavy pressure.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSmall Space Fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe clump stays tidy and predictable, though it does need room to reach full width.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreening Value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThis is a border perennial and will not block views or provide privacy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt PGNE, we'd typically use Autumn Joy where late color matters and watering is inconsistent. Keep the soil lean; the most common complaint we hear is flopping, and that almost always traces back to rich soil or too much water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMature Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3a-9b\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSun\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMoisture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry to average\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpright, clumping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomers Usually Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlower heads color up in late summer and hold into fall, then dry to a rust tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy does mine flop open in the middle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually rich soil, too much water, or not enough sun; leaner conditions keep the clump upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I cut it back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeave the dried heads for winter interest if you like, then cut back in spring as new growth appears.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","offers":[{"title":"#1 \/ Single","offer_id":42788328210517,"sku":"PGNE-41114","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#1 \/ 6 pack","offer_id":42788328243285,"sku":"PGNE-41114-06","price":46.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 \/ 12 pack","offer_id":42788328276053,"sku":"PGNE-41114-12","price":91.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 \/ 24 pack","offer_id":42788328308821,"sku":"PGNE-41114-24","price":177.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/0715\/2725\/files\/F056B40F-AC27-4973-A6B6-4E4437FE6DCD.jpg?v=1785173377","url":"https:\/\/www.progrowersne.com\/products\/autumn-joy-sedum-1","provider":"Pro Growers of New England, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}