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Sedum ternatum

woodland stonecrop

This low-growing plant is a perfect accent in shady rock gardens or on stone walls, provided it has some moist, stable substrate to hold onto, like moss or soil. Delicate white blooms emerge in spring, attracting woodland pollinators and a variety of bees.

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Height: 4-8 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Part Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Ecoregion
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Edible
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Massing
Groundcover
Rain Garden
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


woodland stonecrop - Sedum ternatum from Native Plant Trust
(c) 2019 Native Plant Trust, by Laurence Newcomb
woodland stonecrop - Sedum ternatum from Native Plant Trust
woodland stonecrop - Sedum ternatum from Native Plant Trust