If the deer didn't eat Sedum, they would be perfect. They look good all year, even in the snow. And the only care required is cutting back to new growth in the spring. Sedum 'Autumn Joy' has been in gardens forever. Catalogs keep saying they've improved it, but gardeners keep returning to it.
Sedum 'Autumn Joy' (USDA Zones 3 - 9, 36" x 24", Magenta Blooms: Aug - Sept.)
Alternatives
- Sedum 'Autumn Fire' (USDA Zones 3 - 9, 24" x 18", Magenta Blooms: Aug - Sept.)