American lopseed
Phryma leptostachya
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterNeeds moist soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink , purple
Notes
American lopseed (Phryma leptostachya) is a perennial for woodland gardens, shade borders, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and moist soil. Small pink or purple flowers appear in slender spikes from mid to late summer into early autumn. The fruit hangs downward, which gives the plant its name.
Pairs well with Victory hosta, Pacific bleeding heart, and Bladdernut.
Native range
AL, AR, CT, DC, and 38 more places. See all 42
AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY; MB, NB, ON, and QC.