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Clintonia borealis

Bluebead

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Clintonia borealis – I have fond memories of Bluebead happening upon them in colonies whilst hiking in the Adirondacks. From glossy obovate basal leaves reminiscent of terrestrial Cypripedium orchids, usually 3 in count, rise flowering stems from which greenish-yellow flowers occur on umbels. Beautiful blue fruits follow. Plant in acid, humus-rich soil in dappled to open shade situations. Bluebead will arrive bare root and bagged during our autumn shipping window. Division.


Height:

9-15 In

Spread:

12 In

Colors:

Yellow Green

Zone:

4 to 7
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Characteristics and Attributes for Clintonia borealis

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads

Light

  • Shade
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Massing
  • Woodland

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Slow

Soil

  • Humus Laden
  • Woodland

Origins

  • Eastern North America

Propagated By

  • Division