Woodland Stonecrop
Succulent perennial reaching 5-15 cm tall. Features blue-green leaves arranged in whorls of three and small white star-shaped flowers in spring. Thrives in rocky, shallow soils and partial shade. Spreads by creeping stems to form groundcover. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Suitable for rock gardens, woodland edges, and naturalized rocky areas. Native to eastern North America.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer
Sun Requirements: Part-Shade to Shade
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Evergreen succulent rosettes visible year-round. Flowering stems emerge May. Star-shaped white flowers appear May-June. Seeds develop and disperse July. Foliage turns reddish in fall and winter. New growth begins April.
Wildlife Value: Early nectar source for small native bees and beneficial insects; provides ground cover in rocky areas; seeds eaten by small birds
Habit Over Time: Spreads slowly through creeping stems that root where they contact soil. Creates loose mats that weave between rocks and fill crevices. Self-seeds in suitable rocky locations.
Height: Short (2-6 inches)