Hylotelephium spectabile 'Autumn Fire'
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White Flower Farm
White Flower Farm

Hylotelephium spectabile 'Autumn Fire'

4.7

Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting seasonal color.

This improved stonecrop is the ultimate low-effort workhorse for late-season color, shifting from soft pink to a deep, moody red as the temperatures drop. It lacks the wild, sprawling habit of older varieties, trading untamed growth for a sturdy, reliable structure that anchors a fall garden.

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Usda Hardiness Zone 3
0
3
Plant Type Shrub, Perennial
Perennial
Shrub, Perennial

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.

Excellent

Maintenance Ease

Drought-tolerant nature requires minimal intervention once established in the garden.

Excellent

Pollinator Appeal

High-nectar flowers act as a magnet for essential bees and butterflies.

Excellent

Landscape Versatility

Compact growth habit fits perfectly into borders, rock gardens, or massings.

Excellent

Climate Adaptability

Broad hardiness range ensures success across diverse regional growing conditions.

Excellent

Visual Evolution

Dynamic color shift from pink to bronze offers constant garden interest.

Excellent

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

Growth Habit

Shrub

Plant Life Cycle

Perennial, Shrub

Water Requirement

Low

Soil Type Preference

Well-drained

Bloom Season

Fall

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