whiteflower leafcup
Polymnia canadensis
USDA zones3 to 7
Sizeup to 5 feet tall
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White , yellow
Notes
Whiteflower leafcup (Polymnia canadensis) 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 grows up to 60 inches tall. It blooms in late spring and again from early to late summer. The small flowers are white with yellow centers. Give it room to spread in a bed where tall plants fit.
Pairs well with Cinnamon fern, Spicebush, Sedge, and Halcyon hosta.
Native range
AL, AR, CT, DC, and 20 more places. See all 24
AL, AR, CT, DC, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, VT, WI, and WV; ON.