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Cucumber Root

Cucumber Root

Medeola virginiana

perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b

A delicate woodland perennial with whorled leaves and small yellow flowers followed by blue berries. Native to eastern North American forests, it thrives in shaded garden settings with consistent moisture.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

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

SpringSummer

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, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

root

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division