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    Trautvetteria caroliniensis

    Also Known As

    • False Bugbane

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-4'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Trautvetteria caroliniensis plant details

    Trautvetteria caroliniensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Trautvetteria caroliniensis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: ranunculaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: showy, unique, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Trautvetteria caroliniensis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    AKA to some as "Tasslerue", this easy to grow member of the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family makes quite the dramatic statement in the shade garden. In the wild, it prefers moist to sometimes wet soils, but it does well in average garden soil, as long as your soil doesn't completely turn to dust. I've found that a mulch of double ground hardwood bark keeps just about any soil from drying out and ultimately morphs into rich organic matter. This garden treasure does well in deep shade, but even better in bright shade to dappled sunlight. Trautvetteria is considered hardy in zones 5 - 8 and I'd venture to say that's a conservative estimate as I've had them overwinter just fine all the way down to 0 in unprotected pots with no snow cover! Folks on the other end of the spectrum report that it does well even in southern Florida, and why not, it's a native down there. Actually it's native to over half of the states in the US. I would suggest full shade if you live in zones 8-10 though.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Gardening facts about Trautvetteria caroliniensis plant

    How to Grow Trautvetteria caroliniensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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