Perennial: Tolerant of deer, fire, coast & drought. Deciduous. Elsie's Gold' is another sport from Sedum 'Autumn Joy'. Forms a bushy mound of succulent green leaves w/edges that begin golden-yellow then by autumn age to cream. Good border, container and rock garden plant. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer. Bloom color: open shell pink aging to deep magenta. Size: 12-24" x 18-24". Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./dry. USDA Z3. USPP#20,368