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Source: Gilles Ayotte
Mitella diphylla

Plant Names

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Mitella diphylla
Two-leaved Mitrewort
Mitrelle à deux feuilles

Plant Characteristics

Bloom Colour: White Bloom Period: May - Jun
Max Height: 1.0 feet
Max Width: 0.75 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
beginner friendly Suitable for beginner gardeners
plant spread by rhizome Spreads by rhizome
Landscape Uses:
container suitable Suitable for container garden
woodland garden Suitable for woodland gardens
Ecological Benefits: No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant

Fun Facts

Two-leaved Mitrewort has heart-shaped leaves and airy sprays of tiny white flowers in spring. It grows naturally in rich, moist deciduous forests and shaded ravines. Its subtle beauty makes it ideal where a natural forest-floor appearance is desired. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil. It is a slow-growing but dependable woodland plant. It requires patience while establishing. It does not tolerate hot, dry conditions. Avoid disturbing once planted. It benefits from leaf mulch and woodland soil conditions.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Yes

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Mitella diphylla
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Boreal Shield
  • Mixed Wood Plains

Ecological Benefits

Specialized Bees Supported by Mitella diphylla

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

No substitute plant data available for this plant.

Sowing Information

Download Seed Envelope Labels (PDF)
  • Sowing depth: Surface sow
  • Sow anytime
  • Stratification conditions: Sow promptly
  • Stratification duration: 0 days
  • Notes: Sow as soon as you receive the seeds

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: June
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Pods are open
  • Harvesting:
    • Open the pod, remove seeds
  • Seed viability test:
    • No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: Half of one, 1/32 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Keep moist and cool, in a ziploc bag, in the fridge, with the seeds in soil, paper towel or coffee filter, until donation
  • Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
  • No harvesting video available at this time.