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Cuckooflower

Cuckooflower

Cardamine pratensis

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

A delicate spring wildflower with pale lilac to white four-petaled flowers and finely divided foliage. Thrives in damp meadows and woodland edges, attracting pollinators early in the season.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5β€² tall Γ— 0.5–1β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe and western Asia

Function & Care

ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed