Type: Perennial
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water Needs: Medium; prefers consistently moist soils
Height: 1–2' tall
Spread: 2–3' or more (spreads by rhizomes)
Spacing: 18–24" apart
Bloom Time: May–July
Bloom Description: Simple white flowers with 5 petal-like sepals and a bright yellow center, held above deeply divided green foliage
Maintenance: Low to moderate; spreads vigorously by rhizomes and may need occasional thinning in small gardens
Soil Drainage: Moist, well-drained soils; tolerates clay and periodically wet conditions
Wildlife Value: Provides nectar and pollen for a variety of native bees and other pollinators. Dense foliage can also provide cover for small wildlife.
Garden Use: Ideal for naturalized plantings, meadow gardens, rain gardens, and moist woodland edges. Best used in larger areas where its spreading habit can create a groundcover-like colony.