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threeleaf goldthread
Coptis trifolia
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧💧 high water
A low-growing evergreen perennial groundcover with three-lobed leaves and delicate white flowers, thriving in shaded woodland conditions. Traditionally used in herbal medicine for its bitter rhizomes.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
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
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, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
Function & Care
medicinalwildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
root
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation