woodland wildflower
Naked bishop's cap
Mitella nuda
Also known as Naked Miterwort
1 of 2Native to the Northeast and the Midwest and Canada
Newfoundland to Alaska, south to New England, northeastern Iowa, north-central Montana and northwestern Washington
- Light Full shade Sun tolerance
- Moisture Moist Moisture preference
- Zones 1–8 Cold to heat range
- Bloom May–Jun Flowering time
- Height up to 10 in to 25 cm
- Life cycle Perennial Annual to perennial
In the garden
A woodland wildflower for full shade and evenly moist soil. At up to 10 in, it tucks into shade gardens and woodland edges. Hardy in USDA zones 1–8.
Growing conditions
Light
Full sun Partial shade Full shade
Moisture
Dry Moist Wet
Hardiness zones
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Where it grows
- Habitat
- WoodlandThe wild plant community it grows in.
- Native range
- The Northeast and the Midwest and CanadaUnited States (15): AK, CT, IA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NH, NY, PA, VT, WA, WI. Canada (13): AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT. Where it grows wild on its own, by state and province.
- Native distribution
- Newfoundland to Alaska, south to New England, northeastern Iowa, north-central Montana and northwestern WashingtonThe same native range, usually more exact than the state list, and often noting where it has spread beyond it.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full shadeHow much sun it takes, from full sun to full shade.
- Moisture
- MoistThe soil dampness it prefers, from dry to wet.
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 1–8 · Canadian 0–7The cold-to-heat climate range it survives.
- Soil
- Moist soilsThe soils it grows in naturally.
Growth & form
- Height
- up to 10 in (to 25 cm)Typical mature height.
- Life cycle
- PerennialWhether it lives a single season (annual), two (biennial), or returns for years (perennial).
Flowers, foliage & fruit
- Type
- WildflowerWhat kind of plant it is.
- Bloom
- May–JunWhen it flowers.
- Flower color
- White, GreenThe bloom color, or colors.
- Toxicity
- None knownWhether any part is poisonous to people or pets.