Wildflowers
Toothwort
Dentaria laciniata (Cardamine concatenata)
Features
White flowers and cutleaf foliage.
Culture
Partial shade; moist, well drained soils.
Mature Height
4-6 Inches
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8
Bloom Color
White
Bloom Season
April - May
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
Exposure/Light Requirements
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
Found in rich woods. This plant will slowly naturalize through the spread of under ground rhizomes. Toothwort goes dormant in early summer (foliage dies down).
