Sedum ternatum

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 4"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-7b

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Sedum ternatum plant details

Sedum ternatum is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sedum ternatum

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: crassulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, roof garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sedum ternatum

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Round fleshy leaves. White flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Walking through these mountains in late Spring, early Summer, you'd think that it was Winter when you come upon a huge boulder covered in white. It's not snow, its Sedum ternatum.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

The succulent light-green leaves of Wild Stonecrop are covered with star-like white flowers in late spring and early summer. Less than a foot tall, it creeps rapidly to form a splendid groundcover in damp, rocky soils in light to medium shade. Sedum ternatum is native to the eastern and east-central U.S. Hardy to Zones 4 - 7.