herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b
A delicate spring ephemeral with nodding yellow flowers and mottled leaves that emerge before trees leaf out. It spreads slowly via bulbs and seeds, creating charming drifts in woodland gardens.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–1′ tall × 0.25–0.5′ 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
Harvest 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 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, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina
