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Miterwort

Miterwort (Mitella diphylla)
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Miterwort in flower
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Mitella diphylla

Chicago-region native. Suited to zone 6a.

Delicate spring woodland flower

AdvancedShade & Groundcovers
Light
Shade–part shade
Moisture
Medium–moist
Mature size
1–2 ft
Spacing
12–18 in
Bloom or harvest
Flowers Apr–Jun
How it spreads
Slow clump
What to buy
Plug or division for reliable residential establishment; seed for larger restoration areas.
When to plant
Apr–May; late Aug–Sep, finishing about six weeks before the first frost.

In the design

Retain leaf litter; avoid deep mulch over crowns.

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Reference details
Conservatism value
10
Wetland indicator
FACU