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Linnaea borealis

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Names

Common Names
Twinflower, American Twinflower, Northern Twinflower, Pacific Twinflower

Growth

Height
3-6 inches
Spread
1.5-3.5 feet
Growth Rate
Vegetative spread about 30 cm to 1 ft per year in lowland revegetation sites.

Appearance

Bloom Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 2-6
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally partial sun (about 3–6 hours of direct sun daily), with morning sun favored and some tolerance for afternoon sun in moderate temperatures.
Soil Type
Moist, acidic, humus-rich, peaty soil
Soil Drainage
There isn't a single ideal drainage; it tolerates a wide range from dry to wet soils.
Soil pH
4.0-7.0, mildly acidic; tolerates very acidic soils

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloom Time
Spring to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Division, Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Bees and syrphid wasps pollinate; hummingbirds and butterflies are not listed as pollinators; birds are not listed as pollinators, though seeds can attach to birds for dispersal.

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024