American Lopseed is an understated native woodland perennial with upright stems and pairs of opposite leaves. Tiny pale flowers are arranged along slender spikes in summer, followed by unusual hooked seeds that give the plant its common name. It naturally grows in deciduous forests, woodland edges, and shaded slopes. It prefers well-drained soil. Its understated appearance works especially well in naturalistic woodland gardens. It prefers organic-rich soil. Leave some seed heads if you want it to naturalize.