Host plant for the Pipevine Swallowtail that is often grown as a groundcover for its attractive foliage and spreading habit. A unique reddish-brown flower can be found at ground-level in the spring.
Pollinator Type
Flies, beetles
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
4 to 6
Height
<1 ft.
Spread
1 ft.
Light
Shade, Partial Shade
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil, Wet Soil
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
April, May
Design Considerations
Slow-spreading groundcover best planted in masses.
Care and Maintenance
Spreads through rhizomes so may have to divide off plants that move into unwanted areas.
Pest and Diseases
Slugs/snails are occasionally a problem.
Establishment and Propagation
Divide plants in spring or fall; or start from a bareroot.
Commercial Availability
Commonly available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Foamflower
Native Status
Illinois native statewide.
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
Low growing and spreading perennial. Slowly spreads by rhizomes to form patches.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
