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