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Summary
The charm of bishop’s cap lies in its dainty white ¼” flowers with fringed petals held on 8-16” tall racemes above basal foliage reminiscent of maple leaves. The petite flowers are widely spaced and occur above a pair of opposite leaves on the flowering stalk. After flowering, each capsule splits to display shiny black seeds held in a tiny cup. Bishop’s cap flourishes in rich, moist to fairly dry organic soil in partially shady locations. Its rhizomatous growth makes it useful as a groundcover for small areas. Ideal companions include Maianthemum canadense, Actaea rubra, Uvularia perfoliata, Adiantum pedatum and Dryopteris hexagonoptera.
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- Plant Type
perennial - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade, partial-shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, dry, moist - Flowering Period
early-spring, mid-spring - Soil PH
acidic, adaptable - Flower Color
white - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
black