Wild
Stonecrop (Sedum ternatum). An
attractive native Sedum that likes rocky hillsides in
open woods. It begins to bloom in early May. The
distinctive foutr-parted white flowers, peppered with
decorative black stamens, grow like little gems on
arching stems.
Goldmoss
(Sedum sarmentosum). Also known as
Stringy Stonecrop or Wild Stonecrop (a name it shares
with Sedum ternatum), this little succulent
really likes city yards where the soil is a bit dry.
But it can seed itself anywhere and grows very fast.
Often planted as a groundcover; it comes originally
from Asia.