A low, spreading woodland succulent with fleshy leaves often arranged in threes. Small white, star-shaped flowers rise above the leafy mats in spring.
Woodland Stonecrop field photographs. Select the photo to open the slideshow.
Family: Crassulaceae
Growth: Low-growing succulent perennial
Bloom: April–June
Habitat: Moist woods, shaded rocky slopes, ravines and streambanks
Other common names
Wild Stonecrop · Three-leaved Stonecrop · Whorled Stonecrop
Bloom timing varies by location and growing conditions.
Explore photographed sightings and their locations.
Habitat
Moist woods, shaded rocky slopes, ravines and streambanks
Bloom period
April–June
Native to eastern and central North America.
Range reference: NC State Extension.
Observations show reported sightings; they do not define the plant’s complete native range.
Study the photographs and field notes for Woodland Stonecrop, then practice identifying this and other wildflowers in the quiz.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.
NC State Extension — identification, habitat and range
iNaturalist — Woodland Stonecrop observations
