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    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.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Dark grey-green foliage and white flowers in May-June, with a low (4") spreading habit. A good choice for dry shade and rocky crevices.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Sedum ternatum plant

    How to Grow Sedum ternatum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Sedum oxypetalum

    aka Sedum arborescens

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Sedum oxypetalum flower by Frank Vincentz
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    Sedum sieboldii

    Scientific Name: Hylotelephium sieboldii

    aka Sedum sieboldii 'October Daphne', October Daphne Stonecrop

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Sedum sieboldii foliage by Père Igor
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    Sedum album

    aka Sedum album 'Athoum', Athoum Sedum, Athoum White Stonecrop, White Stonecrop

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sedum album foliage by Native Sons
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    Sedum confusum

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-10"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sedum confusum by Patricia Cunningham
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    Sedum dendroideum

    aka False Hens and Chicks, Stone Treecrop

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Sedum dendroideum flower by Far Out Flora
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