Woodland Stonecrop Sedum

Sedum ternatum Commonly known as Woodland Stonecrop, Three-leaved Stonecrop, and Whorled Stonecrop. A mall, spreading, perennial which typically occurs in damp locations along stream banks, bluff bases and stony ledges (as in stonecrop). Grows 3-6" high and spreads by creeping stems which root at the nodes. Stems break away and die in winter, leaving newly rooted plants separated from the mother plant. Features small, rounded, fleshy, succulent-like leaves (to 3/4" long) which appear in whorls of three, thus giving rise to the common names. Clusters of tiny white, star-like flowers (to 1/2" wide) with purplish stamens appear on erect stems above the foliage in spring. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Tolerates part shade and moist soils better than most other sedums. Height: 3"-6"Spread: 6"-12"Bloom: April-MayLight: Full Sun, Part ShadeWater: MediumZone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Origin: Eastern United States