{"product_id":"autumn-fire-sedum","title":"Autumn Fire Sedum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Fire Sedum brings late-season color to Twin Cities pollinator gardens in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Wayzata — an improved selection of the classic Autumn Joy with deeper rose-red flowers that don't flop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Autumn Fire Sedum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:600px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;width:40%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSedum 'Autumn Fire'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e18-24in tall × 18-24in wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eBloom \/ Foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003ePink-to-rose-red flat clusters Aug-Oct; rust-red seed heads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs) for best color and form. Some varieties tolerate light shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eVery low. Highly drought-tolerant — overwatering is the most common way to kill a sedum.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eTolerates Minnesota clay-loam if well-drained. Prefers gritty or sandy soil — amend clay with sand or gravel at planting. AVOID wet sites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e3-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a). Reliable to -40°F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eRarely browsed — sedum succulent foliage is unappealing to deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eSucculent — fleshy leaves in green, blue-green, burgundy, gold, or variegated. Many turn brilliant red-burgundy in fall.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eModerate — clumps slowly expand year-over-year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Autumn Fire Sedum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock gardens + dry sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSedums are the rock-garden classic — handle dry, gritty soil and intense sun without complaint. Perfect for boulder plantings, slope stabilization, and crevice planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFall color\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTall sedums (Autumn Fire, Autumn Joy) become vivid rust-red in September-October, a key contributor to the late-season Minnesota garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSedum blooms are critical late-season nectar — bees and butterflies flock to them in August-September after most perennials are past peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImproved Autumn Joy with deeper red fall flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStronger stems than Autumn Joy — no flopping. That's why Autumn Fire Sedum has earned a spot in our Minnesota launch catalog — it's a sedum we're confident will thrive in your Twin Cities landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Autumn Fire Sedum in the Twin Cities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (mid-April through early June) or early fall (late August through late September). Avoid planting during peak summer heat — Twin Cities heat waves can stress newly installed root balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hrs) for best color and form. Some varieties tolerate light shade. Choose a location with the mature size of 18-24in tall × 18-24in wide in mind — give Autumn Fire Sedum room to fill out without crowding fences, sidewalks, or neighboring plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam if well-drained. Prefers gritty or sandy soil — amend clay with sand or gravel at planting. AVOID wet sites. If your Twin Cities yard has heavy clay (common in Plymouth, Eden Prairie, and Wayzata), amend the planting hole with 25-30% compost to improve drainage. For sandy soils in parts of Anoka and Washington counties, mix in compost to improve water retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDig a hole 2× the width of the root ball and the same depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoosen the sides of the hole — slick clay walls block root expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet Autumn Fire Sedum so the top of the root ball is 1-2\" above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed 25% with compost. Tamp gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater deeply (5+ gallons) immediately after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulch 2-3\" deep, keeping mulch 2\" away from the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year (establishment):\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1-2× per week from April through October. Autumn Fire Sedum needs consistent moisture to develop a strong root system for its first Minnesota winter. Check soil moisture 4-6\" deep — water when the top 2-3\" feels dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished (year 2+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low. Highly drought-tolerant — overwatering is the most common way to kill a sedum. During typical Twin Cities summers, supplemental water during 2+ week dry spells is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply in late October before ground freeze — this protects Autumn Fire Sedum through dry winter winds. Apply a fresh 2-3\" layer of mulch in November to insulate the root zone through deep freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back to ground level in early spring before new growth. Tall sedums (Autumn Joy \/ Autumn Fire) keep dried flower heads through winter — leave standing for interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Autumn Fire Sedum hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Autumn Fire Sedum is rated for zones 3-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — the Twin Cities metro is zone 4b–5a, well within its hardiness range. Stronger stems than Autumn Joy — no flopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Autumn Fire Sedum grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nModerate — clumps slowly expand year-over-year. Expect mature size (18-24in tall × 18-24in wide) within 5-8 years depending on site conditions and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill deer eat Autumn Fire Sedum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRarely browsed — sedum succulent foliage is unappealing to deer. In high-deer-pressure suburbs (Wayzata, Stillwater, Hudson), supplemental fencing or repellents may help young plants establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I plant Autumn Fire Sedum in part shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull sun (6+ hrs) for best color and form. Some varieties tolerate light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size gallon should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe typically offer Autumn Fire Sedum in #2, #5, #10, and sometimes larger gallon sizes. Smaller sizes establish faster and cost less; larger sizes give instant impact. For most Twin Cities residential landscapes, #5 or #10 gallon is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere We Deliver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Timbers Minnesota delivers and installs Autumn Fire Sedum across the Twin Cities metro — Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Bloomington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Eagan, Roseville, Shoreview, Stillwater, Woodbury, Hudson, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Victoria, Chaska, and surrounding communities. Live Autumn Fire Sedum grown for our climate and delivered fresh from our Waconia, MN nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Autumn Fire Sedum Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace Autumn Fire 18–24 inches apart for a solid late-season mass. For a drift along a bed, plan about one plant every 1.5 feet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrift Run\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (≈18 in. apart)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a bold fall statement, plant in groups of 3–5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutumn Fire Sedum Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosettes of fleshy blue-green succulent foliage push up; cut last year's dried stems to the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tidy mounds build, topped by flat, broccoli-like flower heads in pale green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heads color up pink and deepen to rose-red from August into October, drawing bees and butterflies for critical late-season nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower heads dry to rust-red and stand stiffly through snow for winter structure — leave them up until spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-bluestem\"\u003eLittle Bluestem\u003c\/a\u003e — a native grass whose copper fall color partners the rust-red heads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — upright plumes that contrast the sedum's flat clusters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sombrero-granada-gold-coneflower\"\u003eSombrero Granada Gold Coneflower\u003c\/a\u003e — a sun-and-drought partner that blooms into fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/adams-needle-yucca\"\u003eAdam's Needle Yucca\u003c\/a\u003e — bold architectural foliage for the same lean, sunny conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Autumn Fire Sedum Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn Fire is at its best in full sun and lean, gritty, well-drained soil, where it stands tall without flopping and feeds late pollinators. It's not a fit for wet, soggy clay or shade — overwatering is the most common way to kill a sedum, and too little light makes the stems sprawl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54169960874289,"sku":"P5706","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Autumn_fire_sedum_1_2c037bc1-19e6-4f6e-ab0e-d5c6981b67e3.jpg?v=1778451944","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/autumn-fire-sedum","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}