Woodland Stonecrop plant profile
Sedum ternatum
A perennial ornamental for shade.
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When to plant
When to plant Woodland Stonecrop
Woodland stonecrop is a low native succulent groundcover that creeps over rocks and shaded ground, bearing clusters of white star-shaped flowers in spring (NC State: April to June). Plant 6 to 12 inches apart in spring or fall in well-drained partial-to-full shade; unlike most sedums it tolerates shade and moist soil, and it seldom needs watering.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Shade
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 6 to 12 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
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Also watch for: snails.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Sedum ternatum (Woodland Stonecrop, Wild Stonecrop)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.