Image of Mitella diphylla
Source: Gilles Ayotte
Mitella diphylla

Plant Names

image of Plante à fleurs
Mitella diphylla
Two-leaved Mitrewort
Mitrelle à deux feuilles

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Blanc Bloom Period: May - Jun
Hauteur max: 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: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année
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.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

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: Oui

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Mitella diphylla
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Bouclier boréal
  • Plaines à forêts mixtes

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:
    • Ouvrir la gousse, enlever les graines
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: Half of one, 1/32 teaspoon
  • Seed storage:
    • Garder humide et frais, dans un sac refermable au frigo, avec les graines dans du sol, du papier essuie-tout ou un filtre à café, jusqu'au don
  • Cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
  • No harvesting video available at this time.