Ideal sunlight: Deep Shade to Full Shade, with tolerance for up to 6 hours of diffuse light; thrives in shaded conditions, intolerant of direct midday sun.
Soil Type
Loamy, organic, and moist soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7.0)
Lifecycle
Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring
Bloom Time
Spring to Early Summer
Reproduction
Propagation Methods
Seeds and Division
Wildlife
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts flies, beetles, Pipevine Swallowtail butterflies, and birds