Wild Stonecrop (Sedum ternatum)
This is the only Sedum native to Michigan. Wild Stonecrop makes a nice, slowly spreading ground cover, if you like succulents, this is the plant for you. The flowers attract various kinds of bees and it is the host plant for the Common Buckeye, Variegated Fritillary, and 4 other species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org).
Photo credit: Doug Mcgrady
This is the only Sedum native to Michigan. Wild Stonecrop makes a nice, slowly spreading ground cover, if you like succulents, this is the plant for you. The flowers attract various kinds of bees and it is the host plant for the Common Buckeye, Variegated Fritillary, and 4 other species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org).
Photo credit: Doug Mcgrady
This is the only Sedum native to Michigan. Wild Stonecrop makes a nice, slowly spreading ground cover, if you like succulents, this is the plant for you. The flowers attract various kinds of bees and it is the host plant for the Common Buckeye, Variegated Fritillary, and 4 other species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org).
Photo credit: Doug Mcgrady
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Height: 8 inches
Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches
Bloom Time: April-June
Bloom Color: White
Advantages: Great Landscape Plant
Host Plant: Common Buckeye, Variegated Fritillary, and 4 other species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)
