| Description | This Sedum is very similar to Sedum "Autumn Joy" and many people report that it is the same as Autumn Joy. |
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| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
| Sunlight | Prefers full sun. In shaded conditions the plants tend to open up in the center and flop. |
| Moisture | average to dry |
| Soil & Site | average to dry, well drained |
| Flowers | The 6 inch flat topped inflorescence (convexed cyme) start as white, turns to pink and finishes with a deep bronze-red. Starts blooming mid to end of August and can last through October. |
| Leaves | The 2-3 inch long fleshy succulent leaves are sessile with irregular teeth. Starts out in spring as a mounded plant than the stems stretch to form a small clump. |
| Dimensions | 24 inches by 24 inches, space 18-24" on center |
| Maintenance | If your plants flop or opens up because of the growing conditions I have found that cutting the plants back 50% by the end of May will result in a more compact plant. This does not reduce the flower production. Cutting down the stiff dead stalks in the late fall is a matter of choice. Some people like the dead brown plant for winter interest. |
| Propagation | Very easy from cuttings or divided in the spring. When dividing the plant be careful the new stems are easily damaged. |
| Author's Notes | Although I haven't compare the plants side by side. Indian Chief seems to have a redder flower color. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) , #96-Sedum Cultivated Stone Crop (Ray Stephenson) |
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