Native groundcover · Evergreen · Spring flowers
Growing conditions
Sun: Part shade to full shade; tolerates full sun with adequate moisture
Soil: Average to moist, well-drained soil
Plant details
Size: ~3–6 in tall × 6–12 in wide
Blooms: Mid to late spring
Foliage: Evergreen
Deer resistance: High
Why we love it
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A shade-loving native succulent—and the most widespread native Sedum in eastern North America
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Evergreen foliage brings color and texture to the winter garden
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Creeping stems form a dense groundcover for rock gardens, shaded slopes, and beneath trees and shrubs
Why wildlife loves it
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Spring flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and other small beneficial insects
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Serves as a larval host plant for the Variegated Fritillary butterfly
Fun to see
The name ternatum means “in threes,” referring to the leaves arranged in whorls of three.
What to expect at pickup
Ground covers and ferns are sold as young, well rooted plugs. Shrubs are sold in 1 gallon containers.
Because this is a fall collection, some plants may have limited foliage or may be beginning to enter dormancy at pickup. This is a normal seasonal change. Their roots are healthy and ready to establish after planting.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time