Reaching only one foot in size, it is known for it’s deeply lobbed leaves with striking dark pink flowers which forms a neat, low-growing groundcover for shady spaces.

With a preference for shady areas with rich, consistently moist soils, it provides a low-maintenance groundcover.

Stays tidy in most garden settings and spreads slowly over time. It is an excellent filler plant for shade gardens, blending well with other shade loving native plants. Consider using as an alternative to Hostas or Hellebores.

Native to the Eastern and Central US found mostly in woodlands.

Emerges early in the season with flower buds forming and opening in late spring to early summer. While intense summer heat may cause the plant fade early, it provides deep shades red in the fall before going dormant in the wintertime.

Dense foliage shelters small wildlife in forests and in garden settings while also serves as a host plant to several butterflies, including the rare Baltimore Checkerspot.