Sedum ternatum
Woodland Stonecrop
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Description:
Creeping stems, succulent leaves and dainty, five-petaled star-like white flowers define this endearing native perennial. Woodland Stonecrop is a low maintenance perennial groundcover that grows in dry to moist soil, in full sun or partial shade. In the wild it is often found growing in moist woods or along stream banks. Small, green succulent leaves grow in whorls of three, giving rise to its other common names, Three-leaved Stonecrop and Whorled Stonecrop. Creeping stems root at the nodes, encouraging small colonies, and can spread to form a mat. Clusters of tiny, white star-shaped flowers are hoisted on erect stems that shoot-up above the leaves in spring, April-May. Flowers attract small insects searching for nectar. Plant this delightful groundcover around trees, near garden edges, or on rocky ledges. This sedum tolerates partial shade and moist soil better than most other sedums.
Plant Details:
Other Common Names: Three-leaved Stonecrop
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial, Groundcover
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Spring, Late Spring to Early Summer
Bloom Colors: White
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: Ridge & Valley - RV, Piedmont - P, Highland - H
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: PS
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 0.25 - 0.75 ft
Spread: 0.50 - 1 ft
Growth Rate: Slow-medium