Great Garden Plants 'Autumn Joy' Stonecrop

This plant requires full sun, which means at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. While it is incredibly hardy, planting it in a shady spot will cause the stems to become leggy and weak rather than sturdy and upright.

Yes, 'Autumn Joy' is widely considered resistant to deer and rabbits. While no plant is completely immune if hungry wildlife are desperate, its succulent texture and taste are generally unappealing to them.

You can leave the dried seed heads on the plant throughout the winter. They provide architectural interest in the garden and serve as a food source for birds, though you can also cut them back to the ground in early spring.

Absolutely. Because it is drought-tolerant and compact, it performs very well in containers. Just ensure your pot has excellent drainage, as this plant dislikes sitting in soggy, waterlogged soil.

Once established, this stonecrop is quite drought-tolerant and prefers to dry out between waterings. You will only need to water it during extended dry spells or extreme heat; otherwise, it is very low-maintenance.