The common name “Bishop’s Cap” comes from the seed capsules, which resemble a bishop’s pointed hat (miter).
Produces tiny, white, star-shaped flowers with fringed petals on slender stalks.
Leaves are heart-shaped basal leaves with a distinctive pair of opposite leaves about midway up the stem.
Slowly spreads by rhizomes, forming small colonies in the woodland understory.
Seeds are dispersed close to the parent plant, relying on gravity and small animals.
Known for its dainty, lace-like flowers, which reward close-up viewing.
Deer-resistant and long-lived when established in the right woodland setting.
Historically admired by naturalists for its uniquely fringed, snowflake-like blossoms.
The common name “Bishop’s Cap” comes from the seed capsules, which resemble a bishop’s pointed hat (miter).
Produces tiny, white, star-shaped flowers with fringed petals on slender stalks.
Leaves are heart-shaped basal leaves with a distinctive pair of opposite leaves about midway up the stem.
Slowly spreads by rhizomes, forming small colonies in the woodland understory.
Seeds are dispersed close to the parent plant, relying on gravity and small animals.
Known for its dainty, lace-like flowers, which reward close-up viewing.
Deer-resistant and long-lived when established in the right woodland setting.
Historically admired by naturalists for its uniquely fringed, snowflake-like blossoms.
Bloom: mid- to late spring
Habitats: rocky bluffs; shady ravines; upland woodlands; wooded slopes
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: mesic to dry
Plant type (height): forb (8 to 16 inches)
Requirements: dappled sunlight
Soil: abundant organic matter
