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Twinflower

Twinflower

Linnaea borealis

groundcoverβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 2a – Zone 7b

A delicate creeping groundcover with paired heart-shaped leaves and twin pink or white bell-shaped flowers on slender stems. Ideal for woodland gardens and shaded areas where it forms attractive mats.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.25–0.5β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 2aZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 7b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Northern Hemisphere: North America, Europe, and Asia

Native to: Alaska, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division, layering