Fivestamen miterwort (Mitella pentandra)

Fivestamen miterwort

Also known as: Alpine mitrewort

Mitella pentandra is a rhizomatous perennial herb growing up to about 50 to 60 cm tall. The leaves have oval blades several centimeters wide with edges divided into toothed lobes, and occur mostly around the base of the stem. The erect inflorescence bears several flowers, sometimes up to 25, usually along one side of the stem.

Scientific classification

Species

Fivestamen miterwort (Mitella pentandra)

Saxifrages, stonecrops and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

20 cm to 41 cm

Plant Height

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Care Guide for Fivestamen miterwort

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

0 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Fivestamen miterwort thrives in moist, shaded woodland areas, producing delicate, star-shaped flowers. Prune in early to late spring, after frost risk, to remove dead stems and thin growth. This maintenance promotes airflow and encourages robust flowering, enhancing the plant's natural beauty.

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