A native woodland groundcover with delicate star shaped white flowers over whorled evergreen foliage. Tolerates shade and moist soils better than most sedums. Grows 2 -6″ high. Although it has a spreading habit, any unwanted plants are easy to remove. Native to Ohio and Eastern U.S.An excellent early season pollinator plant for native bees. Attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. Botanical Name- Sedum ternatum Pronunciation- SEE-dum ter-NAY-tum Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Part sun to shade Soil Preferences- Average to moist Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- April – May Companion Plants- Heuchera ‘Autumn Bride’ – native pairing, partial shade Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, pollinating wasps Plant Habit- Groundcover
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP23 Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent flower heads in spring; prefers well-drained soil and moderate watering. Trimming Instructions- Remove spent flowers in late fall. Divide clumps as needed in spring. Fertilization Instructions- Use a light dose of balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; low feeding need. Excess fertility in clay causes tall, floppy growth. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Aphids, crown rot
