Small enchanter's nightshade
Circaea alpina
Small enchanter's nightshade is a delicate woodland perennial that prefers moist, shaded or partially shaded spots, making it ideal for a woodland garden or shaded border. It requires little maintenance once established in humus-rich, consistently moist soil. This plant is best appreciated as a naturalistic ground cover beneath trees or shrubs rather than a focal specimen.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Lightly Until Soil Is Evenly Moist; Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
6 – 7
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 Jul 23, 2007 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)
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