Mitella caulescens (Creeping Mitewort)

Creeping Miterwort is a lovely addition to a moist woodland garden. 1-2” maple shaped leaves create a green groundcover with 6-12” stems producing unique tiny flowers. Plant type/canopy layer: perennial herbaceous plant/ground layer Size at maturity: 2-6’ leaves, 6-12’ flower stems Light requirements: full shade, part sun / part shade Moisture requirements: moist to wet soil Bloom Time: April to June Growth rate/ease: medium, requires rich, moist soil Native habitat/range: Shady woods, wet meadows and swamps, low to mid-elevations from British Columbia to NW California.  Portland Plant List - yes.   Gardening with Creeping Miterwort: Add to your moist, shady woodland garden amongst friends like ferns, inside-out flowers, and bleeding hearts and maybe a mossy log or two.  Enjoy the stunning-in-miniature flowers that appear along the tall stems, great for a camera close-up.