Three leaved Stonecrop (Sedum ternatum), aka mountain stonecrop, whorled stonecrop), is a small, spreading, Eastern U.S. perennial (USDA hardiness zone 4 to 8). In its natural habitat, this native sedum is found in damp sites along stream banks, bluff bases and stony ledges. Stonecrops are in the Crassulaceae family. Mountain stonecrop grows 2-6 inches high […]
Archive for the ‘Stonecrops (Sedum)’ Category
Native Sedum (Three-leaved Stonecrop)
Posted by Hugh on November 2nd, 2024
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting Butterflies, Bees and other pollinators, Botrytis disease, Container garden, Deciduous, Disease resistant, Ground cover, Landscape ideas, Native Plant, Native Plant, Perennials, Planting tips, Propagation (Cuttings), Propagation (dividing), Purchasing Plants, Sedum, Sedum (Groundcover types), Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Stonecrops (Sedum), winter hardiness 
Comments Off on Native Sedum (Three-leaved Stonecrop)Success With Succulents
Posted by Hugh on October 6th, 2022
Succulents are beautiful, low maintenance plants that are popular among plant addicts who grow them outdoors and as indoor house plants. Most are indigenous to desert or dryland conditions. They hold water in their fleshy leaves, stems and roots. Overwatering succulent plants is their nemesis. Adequate soil drainage and light are of key importance. These […]
Posted in acidic soil, Agave, Agave, Annuals, Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera), Cold tolerance, Container garden, Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia), Euphorbias, Kalanchoe, mulching, Planting tips, Potting Mix, Propagation (Cuttings), Purchasing Plants, Snake plant (Sanservieria), Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Stonecrops (Sedum), Succulents, Summer heat tolerant, Tropical Plants (non-hardy), watering tips, winter hardiness, Winter Protection Comments Off on Success With Succulents
