Native Habitat:
Moist forests, shaded slopes, and riparian areas.
 
Bloom Time:
April – July
 
Growth Habit & Mature Size:
Perennial herb, 4–12 inches tall, forming basal rosettes of succulent, lobed leaves. Produces erect stems with clusters of small, white to pale pink star-shaped flowers.
 
Light & Soil Requirements:
Partial to full shade; thrives in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils. Prefers consistently damp conditions in shaded microhabitats.
 
Willamette Valley Native Companion Plants:
Polystichum munitum, Tolmiea menziesii, Athyrium filix-femina, Adiantum pedatum, Camassia leichtlinii.
 
Urban Garden Function:
Provides low-growing groundcover, delicate floral interest, and layered texture in shaded urban gardens, woodland-inspired landscapes, and naturalized plantings. Works well as an understory plant beneath trees and shrubs, enhancing habitat and woodland aesthetics.
 
Wildlife Supported:
Flowers attract small native bees and flies. Dense basal foliage offers shelter for insects and ground-dwelling invertebrates.
 
Historical Use:
Used by Indigenous peoples for minor medicinal purposes; valued ornamentally for shaded garden plantings and woodland-style naturalized landscapes.