Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Caryophyllaceae

Genus:

Moehringia

Species:

Moehringia macrophylla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Canada: British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan

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 floors