White Flower Farm
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Autumn Fire'
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color.
Hylotelephium spectabile 'Autumn Fire', or Stonecrop, is a resilient perennial offering extended beauty from late summer through fall. Its unique flowers undergo a captivating color transition, starting as pale rose pink, deepening to vibrant red, and finally settling into bronzier tones, providing exceptional garden interest. This improved cultivar is perfect for mass plantings, borders, or rock gardens, thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. It's a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant choice that also attracts beneficial pollinators, making it a valuable addition to any garden.
$14.40
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
/ 2989
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-48%
Below average
Mature Height
1824
/ - inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color during the late-season lull
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping
- Eco-conscious gardeners supporting pollinators and winter wildlife
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with overly rich soil or limited maintenance time
- Owners of shaded gardens or heavy, water-retaining soil
- Impatient gardeners looking for immediate, fast-growing landscape impact
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Longevity
Extended bloom cycle provides reliable color from late summer through autumn.
Maintenance Ease
Drought-tolerant nature requires minimal intervention once established in the garden.
Pollinator Appeal
High-nectar flowers act as a magnet for essential bees and butterflies.
Landscape Versatility
Compact growth habit fits perfectly into borders, rock gardens, or massings.
Climate Adaptability
Broad hardiness range ensures success across diverse regional growing conditions.
Visual Evolution
Dynamic color shift from pink to bronze offers constant garden interest.
Key Specs
Mature Height
18-24 inches
Spacing
18-24 inches
Hardiness Zones
3-9S/10W
Exposure
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Blooms In
August - October
Ships as
BAREROOT
Growth Habit
Shrub
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial, Shrub
Features
- Extended bloom time with color transition
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Drought tolerant and low maintenance
- Ideal for mass planting, borders, and rock gardens
- Provides winter interest with dried flower heads
- Improved cultivar over 'Autumn Joy'
- Superb companion for fall-blooming plants
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the 'Autumn Fire' Sedum starts received from White Flower Farm. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly, requiring minimal effort. The primary delight centers on its robust performance and long lasting aesthetic appeal, providing reliable color well into the autumn season. This perennial is viewed as a high value investment for effortless garden impact.
Know before you buy
As an improved cultivar, 'Autumn Fire' offers a more compact, sturdy growth habit and a more intense, vibrant red color transition during the fall. It is specifically bred to resist flopping, keeping your garden borders looking tidy throughout the season.
This plant thrives in well-drained soil. It is essential to avoid heavy, waterlogged clay, as the roots prefer to dry out between waterings to prevent rot.
You can leave the dried flower heads on the plant through the winter. They provide excellent structural interest in the garden and can catch snow, adding beauty to the landscape during the dormant months.
Yes, once the root system is established, 'Autumn Fire' is highly drought-tolerant. It is an excellent choice for low-maintenance areas or rock gardens where frequent irrigation isn't practical.
Absolutely. The nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for beneficial pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it a great functional addition to a pollinator-friendly landscape.
For the best results, space your plants 18 to 24 inches apart. This allows for adequate air circulation while ensuring the plants eventually grow together to form a cohesive, full display.
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