Description
The petals of this flower are extremely fragile and often drop at the first gust of wind or light shower.
Jeffersonia which is also known as twinleaf or rheumatism root is a small genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the family Berberidaceae. They are uncommon spring wildflowers, which grow in limestone soils of rich deciduous forests. It is a clump-forming plant, flower in early spring, but continues to grow thereafter.
Features long-stemmed, blue-green basal leaves which are deeply divided into two lobes that give the appearance of being two separate leaves, hence the common name. Flowers are somewhat reminiscent of bloodroot, but the plants are unrelated and in different families. Fruit is an interesting pear-shaped dehiscent pod with a lid.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Twinleaf, rheumatism root |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.75 to 1.50 feet |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Bloom Time | April |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Jeffersonia diphylla care
It is native from New York to Wisconsin south to Alabama and Virginia. It is usually found in limestone soils in rich damp woods.
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | medium |
| Soil | Moist, acidic, well-drained soil |
| Temperature | (30/15 C) |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Jeffersonia diphylla special feature
Woodland gardens, shade gardens, native plant gardens or shaded areas of rock gardens. When massed, foliage forms an effective ground cover for shady areas.
Jeffersonia diphylla uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for an ornamental purpose