James H. Schutte
Family
Crassulaceae
Botanical Name
Sedum ternatum
Plant Common Name
Woodland Stonecrop
General Description
This exceptionally shade-tolerant sedum from the eastern United States offers lush green foliage and dainty white flowers on low trailing stems. In its native range it grows in habitats ranging from moist stream banks to dry rocky ledges. Densely borne in whorls of three on thin creeping stems that root at the nodes, the shiny round leaves form a mat-like carpet that remains green most of the year. The starry flowers appear in three-branched, white-stemmed clusters in spring.
This lovely plant is widely adaptable, tolerating heavier soils and higher moisture levels and preferring some shade. Include it in those special spots in the wildflower or rock garden, or use it in mixed borders. It also makes a useful small-scale groundcover.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
4"-6" / 10.2cm - 15.2cm
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Width
6"-12" / 15.2cm - 30.5cm
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Bloom Time
Spring
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Native To
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Mat-forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No
