herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§ moderate waterZone 3a β Zone 9b
A delicate spring ephemeral wildflower with finely dissected fern-like foliage and distinctive white, pink-tipped tubular flowers that resemble tiny breeches. The plant dies back by early summer after blooming.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.75β1β² tall Γ 0.75β1β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin