
BREWER'S CAP (MITELLA DIPHYLLA) - TWOLEAF MITERWORT - In Store Pickup
Mitella diphylla
brewer's cap (twoleaf miterwort)
- Woodland native groundcover that thrives in shade
- Wonderful when grouped toward the garden front
- Delicate bloom attracts early nectar seekers
- Needs adequate moisture in soil to establish
- Pest and maintenance free once established
Category: Perennial
Breeder: American Beauties Native Plants
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Height: 9-12 in
Spread: 6-9 in
Bloom Color: White Shades
Foliage Color: Green Shades
Mitella diphylla (Bishop's-cap) is a charming woodland perennial native to the Northeast and Midwest. This delicate plant features heart-shaped, serrated leaves on finely hairy stalks, with two opposite leaves appearing on the flowering stalk. In spring, it produces small white flowers that resemble snowflakes, blooming along stems that can reach up to 12 inches tall.
Attributes
• Native
Maintenance and Care
• Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• White
Programs
• American Beauties Native Plants®
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Late Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
• Partial Shade
Habit
• Ground Cover
• Mounding
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Mitella diphylla
This charming woodland plant thrives best in medium moisture, organically rich, well-draining soil, ideally in part shade. It can also tolerate drier soils or full shade, making it quite versatile. Just keep in mind that it’s slow to establish and can be a bit picky about its conditions, but once settled, it requires minimal care and has no major pest or disease issues. Enjoy its beauty in a shaded garden or woodland setting!