Sedum ternatum

Common Name
Wild stonecrop
Woodland stonecrop
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain

Photographer: Ken Rosenthal
Licensed under: CC BY-NC 4.0
Original photo: Original photo

Additional Info

Habitat: damp rocks, undisturbed woodland; rocky banks, cliffs, woods

Wildlife value: Attracts butterflies

Notes: The stems will creep along the ground or over rocks, forming dense mats. The stems usually send up a single flowering branch, 4 to 8 inches high, and several shorter, leafier, non-flowering branches. Stems break away and die in winter, leaving newly rooted plants separated from the mother plant. The leaves tend to fall off easily; however, the fallen leaves can be used to propagate new plants.

Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Ground Cover
Yes
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
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