Bishop’s Cap, Mitrewort. A clump-forming perennial with hairy, lobed green leaves and slender spikes of tiny yellowish green flowers in late spring and summer. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to August. Shaded site. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Mitella breweri
A clump-forming perennial with hairy, lobed green leaves and slender spikes of tiny yellowish green flowers in late spring and summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Mitella |
|---|---|
| Species | breweri |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Bishop's Cap, Mitrewort |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green |
| Soil | Acidic |
| Aspect | Shaded site |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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