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Trientalis borealis (Starflower)
Smith, R.W.

Trientalis borealis Raf.

Starflower

Primulaceae (Primrose Family)

USDA Symbol: TRBO2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Starflower is one of the few flowers that has seven petals. Two delicate, star-shaped white flowers open above a whorl of green leaves on each plant. So long as the weather does not get too warm, Starflowers will bloom for a couple of weeks. (Andy Fyon)

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: May , Jun

Distribution

USA: CA , CT , DC , DE , GA , ID , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , TN , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV
Canada: NL , NS , ON , PE , SK
Native Habitat: Woodland
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N), SPM(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Trientalis borealis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Trientalis borealis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Trientalis borealis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-07-03
Research By: TWC Staff

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