Sweet After Death

Achlys triphylla

Sweet After Death

born1945 from Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Berberidaceae
Genus:
Achlys
Species:
Achlys triphylla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade, Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr, may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
White
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Host Plant for Caterpillars

cosmopolitan walshia moth (Walshia miscecolorella)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded forest understories

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o