Vancouveria hexandra, American barrenwort

Inside Out Flower

A  low growing perennial that can spread up to a foot and a half.  It likes shade and damp areas in the garden.  Small white flower clusters bloom in spring through summer.  The flowers are inside out.  The evergreen leaves are in the shape of a ducks feet.

- Plant in shade

- Best in well-drained acidic soil

- Attracts birds, hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies

- Hardy up to 15 degrees

- Native to California