Stonecrop 'Autumn Joy'
Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude' · Crassulaceae
| Type | perennial (companion layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 2 ft tall × 2.5 ft wide |
| Sun | FS (full sun) |
| Water | L (low) |
| Deer resistance | high |
| Drought tolerance | high |
| Hardiness | 3-9 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | no |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | Sep, Oct |
| Harvest | — |
| Expected yield | 0 lb/yr |
| Source | Companionplants.com |
Planning price
$9.00 per plant estimated
planning estimate · Stonecrop 'Autumn Joy'
No local nursery line found for this plant; planning range only.
Design notes
Succulent, extremely drought tolerant and deer resistant, long-lasting seed heads for winter.
Historic uses
Stonecrop juice used to calm inflamed tissues; a traditional remedy for warts and burns.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 8/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 9/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 0/10 |
| Complexity of care | 0/10 |
| Medicinal value | 4/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | A | 4 | Low border, good under shrubs. |
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | B | 3 | Low groundcover in front of the shrub. |
| Draft 1 - Balanced Food Forest | D | 3 | Front edge. |
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | A | 4 | Low groundcover between the shrubs. |
| Draft 2 - Deer-Proof Berries and Kitchen Herbs | D | 4 | Front edge. |