Summary
Three-leaf stonecrop, with its succulent leaves and attractive white spring flowers, is a drought resistant, easy-care perennial deserving wider use in gardens. The creeping, succulent evergreen foliage grows 3-6” tall and is rarely bothered by insects or disease. Sprays of white star-shaped flowers on curving one-sided inflorescences are held above the foliage during spring. Sedum ternatum typically grows in shady, well-drained, moist locations such as stream banks or on damp rocks but will take more sun if moisture is available. Three-leaf stonecrop integrates nicely in the woodland garden with Houstonia caerulea, Aquilegia canadensis, Dodecatheon meadia, Iris cristata, Silene virginica, and Chrysogonum virginianum.
More Details
- Plant Type
perennial - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade, full-sun, partial-shade - Foliage Character
evergreen - Soil Moisture
average, dry, moist - Flowering Period
early-spring, mid-spring - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
white - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
brown
Additional Information
Illinois Wildflowers, USDA Plants Database, Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Info