A short metal fence installed as the plant buds out in the spring will contain this beauty and keep it tidy. I've seen 'Autumn Joy' (cousin) almost completely covered with drunk bees.

Excellent plant for hedging or forming corners on pathways.

Zone: 4
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Height x Width: 18" x 15"
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Summer
Notes: Tolerates drought conditions. Attracts insects or birds. Good for cut flowers. Combine with Salvia, Nepeta, Veronicas.

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For a rich blanket of color in those hot, sunny areas, try Sedum �Firecracker� from breeder Chris Hansen who also brought us �Dazzleberry� and �Lime Zinger�. This is Chris� improvement over his previous red-foliage introduction, �Cherry Tart�. You will be amazed by the foliage bud count on each dormant plug; it is a very dense growing, well-branched selection that won�t split open in summer. It puts on a strong show of burgundy red color all season long, with only the tiniest new leaves emerging mint green. Plant �Firecracker� en masse in the landscape as a colorful, weed-suppressing ground cover and enjoy its vibrant pink flowers in late summer to early fall as an added bonus.

Zone: 4-9
Exposure: 
Height x Width: 6"" x 18""
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Fall
Foliage: Burgundy Red
Notes: Tolerates drought conditions. Attracts insects or birds. Photo credit: Walter's Gardens

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One of our standbys for years, as everyone needs a few of these for their rock gardens. Very hardy and spreads nicely.

Zone: 3
Exposure: 
Height x Width: 4-6" x 10-15"
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Early summer
Notes: Tolerates drought conditions. Attracts insects or birds.

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