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Sedum ternatum (Wild Stonecrop)

Scientific name: Sedum ternatum

Common names: Wild Stonecrop, Woodland stonecrop, Three-leaved stonecrop

Family: Crassulaceae

Genus: Sedum

Origin: Eastern North America

Height: 2″ to 8″

Spread: 4″ to 8″

Zones: 11 through 12

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Plant Care

Sun: Part shade

Water: Moderate

Soil: Well drained

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Propagation

Method: Division and cuttings

Take healthy plant and divide, separate plantlets and place in soil. Cut stems readily root.¹

Safety

Not toxic to dogs and cats.⁴

Cited Sources

1.
Native Plants for Northern Virginia. PlantNovaNatives.org. http://nebula.wsimg.com/54e6449bca41f4358dfc9cf0a2cae51d?AccessKeyId=3787409C771EB71DC1CC&disposition=0&alloworigin=1. Accessed March 21, 2020.
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Sedum Ternatum. NC State Extension. https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/sedum-ternatum/. Accessed March 21, 2020.
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Sedum ternatum. Missouri Botanical Garden. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=m310. Accessed March 21, 2020.
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Hardy Baby Tears. ASPCA. https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/hardy-baby-tears. Accessed March 21, 2020.