herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 8b
American jumpseed is a native woodland perennial with attractive heart-shaped leaves and delicate white or pale pink flowers followed by distinctive seeds that explosively disperse when ripe. It thrives in shaded garden settings and is valued for its ornamental foliage and natural seed dispersal mechanism.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 5aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
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, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin
