Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Hemitomes

Species:

Hemitomes congestum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink

Native Range

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

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in coniferous forest understories