Woodland Stonecrop

Sedum ternatum

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Crassulaceae
Genus:
Sedum
Species:
Sedum ternatum
USDA Symbol:
SETE3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Succulent
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white
Ground Cover:
Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Reported Fauna Sightings

Bees: Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage preferred
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
thrives in shaded woodland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Surface sow; seeds require light for germination. Best sown fresh.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI