Perennial floral plant Sedum Autumn Joy

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Common Name : Stonecrop Hardiness Zone : 3a - 10b Hardiness Degree : -40°F (-40°C) Blooming Season : Autumn, Late Summer Plant Habit : Mounded Characteristics : Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Winter Interest (regional), Heat Tolerant Water : Light Fertilizer : Once a month Spacing : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm) Height : 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm) Width : 12 - 24" (30 - 61cm) Exposure : Sun General Information : Large flower heads with salmon-colored star-like bloom in Autumn. Idea & Tips : One of the most heat and drought tolerant plants. Grower Information : Blue-green flower heads turn rosy-pink and intensify to deep ruby-red, then bronze. Daylength : Long days are required for flowering. Propagation Information : Reduce and then eliminate mist as soon as possible. Allow media to dry as rooted cuttings develop. Cool Treatment : Plant Maturity: Cold treatment is beneficial. Temperature: 35-41°F Duration: 6-15 weeks Benefits: Increased branching; more flower buds. Plant Growth Regulators : B-Nine (2,500-3,500 ppm) tank mix with Cycocel (750-1,000ppm) will help control growth. Florel (300-500 ppm) to increase branching (delay flowering). Bonzi and Sumagic are also effective.