Sun Exposure: Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Soil Type: Sandy-Loam, Loam, Clay-Loam, Gravely
Height: 4 inches
Spread: 6-8 inches
Blooms: April, May, June
Root: Rhizomes
Habitat: Moist to mesic black soil prairies, Open woodlands, Woodland edges, Savannas, Wooded slopes along rivers or lakes. In developed areas, it can be found in lawns, city parks, and along hedges or buildings.
Landscape uses: Pollinator gardens, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, No-mow lawn
Complimentary Plants: As a groundcover - Wild Strawberry, Silverweed Cinquefoil. In the garden - Prairie Smoke, Golden Ragwort, Pasque Flower
Wildlife Value: The flowers are visited by Mason and Halictid bees, skippers, Syrphid flies, and other insects. Host plant: Great Spangled Fritillary butterfly, Variegated Fritillary butterfly.
Seed Origin: Winona, MN (Prairie Moon seed supplier)
Germination Code: C(60), D
 
Photo credits: #1 by Cbaile19, #2 by Cbaile19, #3 by Cbaile19