Family

Aristolochiaceae

Region

Coastal Plain, Mountain, Piedmont

States

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

Plant Type

Herbaceous

Height

0.5 - 0.5ft

Spread

- ft

Flower Color

Brown, Purple

Fruit

Capsule; Brown

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Shade

Soil Texture

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil Moisture

Moist

Blooms

April - May

Fall Color

semi-evergreen

Habitat

rich woodlands, less so on acid soils

Notes

flower inconspicuous; attractive leaves; will spread; semi-evergreen

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