Common Name
Puttyroot
Adam-and-eve
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Rich, mesic forests. Frequent in the mountains and piedmont; infrequent in the coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: Sweatbees are thought to pollinate these flowers.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Gold/Yellow
Green
Purple/lavender
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Pollinators
Bees
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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