Woodland Stonecrop, Whorled Stonecrop
Sedum ternatum
Crassulaceae
Reddish-pink stems with evergreen, obovate leaves in whorls of three creep and root themselves from stem nodes. white star-shaped flowers rise above the foliage for several weeks in late spring and early summer.
Plant Type: perennial
Plant Form or Habit: low and trailing
Plant Use: In the front of beds and borders, in rock gardens.
- Propagation:
- division
stem cuttings
Light Requirement: full sun
- Flower Color:
- white
- Bloom Period:
- late spring
early summer
Height: Minimum: 2 inches Maximum: 8 inches
Width: Minimum: 12 inches Maximum: 18 inches
Foliage Texture: medium
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5
Water Requirements: average
Additional Comments: Prefers moist woodland conditions, but also can be susceptible to Botrytis..
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