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northern starflower
Lysimachia borealis
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A low-growing woodland perennial with delicate white or pale pink star-shaped flowers blooming in early summer. It spreads slowly to form a charming groundcover in shaded forest settings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 6bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern North America
Native to: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Wisconsin
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation