
Pinnate coralroot
Cardamine heptaphylla
Pinnate coralroot is a charming European woodland perennial that produces delicate white to pale purple flowers in spring beneath a dappled canopy. It prefers cool, humus-rich, moist soils in full to partial shade, mimicking its native deciduous forest floor habitat. Plant it in a shaded border or woodland garden and keep the soil consistently moist for best performance.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Full Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist; Avoid Waterlogging In Heavy Clay Soils
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 17, 2020 by victoria (cc-by-sa)
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