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Wild Stonecrop

Sedum ternatum

CommonPlant
Illustration of Wild Stonecrop (Sedum ternatum)

Wild Stonecrop is a succulent perennial with fleshy leaves and star-shaped white flowers. It is often used as a groundcover in rock gardens.

Habitat
It grows in rocky outcrops and shaded woodlands.
Diet
Bees and butterflies visit its flowers for nectar.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Wild Stonecrop

The best time to see a Wild Stonecrop is April–May, when about 65% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 16,115 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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