Woodland Stonecrop

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop is a perennial for edging, groundcover, suited to shade and partial shade and loam or sandy soil, flowering Apr, May, Jun.

Where to use it in a border

At around 15 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 30 cm of room to spread, roughly 3 to the metre when planted in a drift. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 8a, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of shade, sandy soil, evergreen plants, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.

Border Builder uses Woodland Stonecrop's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

Flowering through the year

Worth knowing

• Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
• It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
• Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

• Black Sagefor height behind it
• Catalina Perfumeto edge in front
• Cedros Island Verbenato edge in front
• Chalk Liveforeverto edge in front
• Coast Silktasselfor height behind it
• Heart-leaved Penstemonto flower when it does not

Garden styles

Native Woodland Xeriscape (low-water)