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
NA
Native Status
Illinois native statewide.
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
Low growing and spreading perennial. Slowly spreads by rhizomes to form patches.
