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Twinflower

Twinflower

Linnaea borealis

groundcoverβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 2a – Zone 7b

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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
Family
Caprifoliaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with