Broadleaf Enchanter's Nightshade
Circaea canadensis
Also known as Enchanter's Nightshade, Canada Enchanter's Nightshade, Large Enchanter's Nightshade
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A delicate woodland perennial with small white flowers and characteristic hooked seed pods. Best suited for shaded garden settings in moist soil.
Why grow it
Circaea canadensis fills a specific niche in moist woodland gardens where many ornamentals struggle. Unlike taller shade perennials, it remains low and spreading, making it useful as a groundcover under trees or in riparian buffer zones. Its small white flowers appear mid to late summer when many woodland ephemerals have already faded, extending seasonal interest in shaded sites.
Watch out for
This plant self-seeds readily in favorable conditions and may spread beyond initial planting areas. The sticky seed pods readily attach to clothing and animal fur, requiring attentiveness if you wish to contain it. In very wet sites with standing water, roots may rot despite the plant's moisture preference.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Onagraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A delicate woodland perennial with small white flowers and characteristic hooked seed pods. Best suited for shaded garden settings in moist soil.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Broadleaf Enchanter's Nightshade grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Circaea canadensis fills a specific niche in moist woodland gardens where many ornamentals struggle. Unlike taller shade perennials, it remains low and spreading, making it useful as a groundcover under trees or in riparian buffer zones. Its small white flowers appear mid to late summer when many woodland ephemerals have already faded, extending seasonal interest in shaded sites.
Watch out for
This plant self-seeds readily in favorable conditions and may spread beyond initial planting areas. The sticky seed pods readily attach to clothing and animal fur, requiring attentiveness if you wish to contain it. In very wet sites with standing water, roots may rot despite the plant's moisture preference.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Onagraceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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