herbaceousβ part shadeπ§π§ moderate waterZone 3a β Zone 8b
A delicate native wildflower with distinctive round-lobed leaves and dainty flowers in shades of blue, pink, or white that bloom in early spring. Excellent for woodland gardens and native plant landscapes where it provides early-season color before trees leaf out.
Overview
Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.25β0.5β² tall Γ 0.5β1β² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 3aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
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, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama