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bluebead lily
Clintonia borealis
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A delicate woodland perennial bearing clusters of small yellow bell-shaped flowers in spring, followed by striking blue berries. Best grown in shaded forest conditions with consistently moist soil.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3b to Zone 8bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 6.8Soil Texture
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
SpringSummer
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Function & Care
wildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation