Jeffersonia diphylla
Common name: Twinleaf
Native plant
Twinleaf is a woodland ephemeral. Although slow to establish, this plant will form small colonies in shaded areas with rich, humusy soil. A single white, daisy-like flower emerges in early spring, but is very short lived. The unique leaves are glossy green and are nearly divided into two, looking almost like butterfly wings. Both the flowers and leaves disappear once hotter summer temperatures begin.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
White
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 10 Inches
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 1 Feet
- Max width
- 1 Feet