Single delight
Moneses uniflora
Single delight is a delicate boreal forest wildflower that is extremely difficult to cultivate outside its native habitat, as it depends on specific mycorrhizal fungi in the soil for nutrient uptake. It requires consistently cool, moist, and acidic conditions beneath coniferous or mixed forest canopy and is not recommended for typical garden beds. This plant is best appreciated in its natural setting; specialist collectors should source responsibly propagated stock and aim to recreate shaded, hu
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Mimic Cool Boreal Forest Floor Conditions
Soil pH
5 – 5.5
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 Jun 18, 2022 by Skitty Atropha (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.