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Sedum ternatum

Family Crassulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Spread 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Sedum ternatum (three-leaved stonecrop) yields showy and white blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is dark green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging, ground cover, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Sedum ternatum . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and light foot traffic.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Sedum ternatum (three-leaved stonecrop) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.