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Waldsteinia lobata

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Small in stature, big on groundcover potential. Waldsteinia lobata brings a low, spreading habit and year-round foliage to moist, shaded landscapes. With its spring flowers and burgundy winter color, it’s a dependable choice for filling in those tricky woodland spaces.

Exposure
Full Sun
Part Sun
Soil Moisture Needs
Average
Moist
Plug Type
Landscape Plug™
For Animals
Deer Resistant
Pollinator-friendly
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Early Spring
Late Spring / Early Summer
Propagation Type
Vegetative
Additional Information about Waldsteinia lobata

A low growing, herbaceous perennial that makes an excellent groundcover for moist, shaded areas. Reaching only 6-8" tall, it spreads by runners to form a dense carpet over time. Its evergreen foliage emerges fresh green and develops burgundy tones through winter. Small, yellow, petal-less flowers appear in early spring and are subtle but add an early-season touch of color.

Native to the southeastern United States, Waldsteinia lobata is found primarily in the Piedmont and Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. It naturally grows in shady, humid habitats including floodplain forests, terraces above mountain streams, and moist rocky slopes.

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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Waldsteinia lobata

Grow in rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils in part shade for best performance. It can tolerate full sun when adequate moisture is available.