Enchanter's Nightshade (Circaea lutetiana)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Enchanter's Nightshade
Circaea lutetiana

Seed pods of Enchanter's Nightshade
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
Found in moist woods.