Wildflowers
Enchanter's Nightshade
Circaea lutetiana
Seed pods of Enchanter's Nightshade
Features
Tiny white flowers with 2 deeply lobed petals (giving the appearance of 4 petals). The flowers are on an elongated spike-like structure, but are so small that they are not showy. Small, green oval seed pods follow the flowers (the seed pods are also not showy.
Culture
Shade to partial shade; soil needs to be consistently moist.
Mature Height
1-2 Feet
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
2 - 8
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
June - August
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Pests and Problems
Environmental Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Additional Notes