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milkmaids
Cardamine californica
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A delicate California native wildflower with white or pale pink flowers and finely divided foliage that blooms in spring. Milkmaids prefer moist, shaded woodland conditions and are best suited to naturalized gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9b to Zone 10bSeasonality
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 to the United States
Native Range
California native
Native to: California
Function & Care
ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
leafflowerseed
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation