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Cardamine concatenata (Cutleaf Toothwort)

Cutleaf Toothwort, Pepper Root, Cardamine laciniata, Dentaria concatenata, Dentaria concatenata var. coalescens, Dentaria laciniata, Dentaria laciniata var. integra

Cardamine concatenatas, Cutleaf Toothwort, Pepper Root, Cardamine laciniata, Dentaria concatenata, Dentaria laciniata, Shade perennials, White flowers
Cardamine concatenatas, Cutleaf Toothwort, Pepper Root, Cardamine laciniata, Dentaria concatenata, Dentaria laciniata, Shade perennials, White flowers

Adding early spring color to the woodland garden, Cardamine concatenata (Cutleaf Toothwort) is a rhizomatous perennial boasting charming clusters of small, four-petaled, white flowers, sometimes tinged with pink, in early to late spring. The flowers sit atop an erect stem clad with a whorl of finely divided, toothed leaves. Cutleaf Toothwort is a spring ephemeral, emerging before the leaves leaf out on deciduous trees and going dormant by early summer. Quite resilient, Cardamine concatenata spreads slowly by running rhizomes to form a lovely carpet over time. It is perfectly suited to woodland gardens or any shady areas where it can be allowed to naturalize.

  • Grows up to 6-12 in. tall and wide (15-30 cm). 
  • Easily grown in humusy, organically-rich, moist, well-drained soils in part shade. Cover with a light layer of leaves in winter.
  • A welcomed addition to shaded gardens, rock gardens, naturalized areas, wild gardens or woodland gardens. Perfect for mixed borders and the front of perennial beds.
  • Cardamine concatenata combines well with other woodland wildflowers as well as ferns, hosta, to provide early season interest before the ferns and hostas emerge. Those plants will then cover up the foliage in early summer when Cardamine concatenata goes dormant.
  • Generally pest and disease free.
  • Propagate by seed or division. Seeds should be sown immediately after collection. Expect the seedlings to bloom in 3-4 years. Division should take place when the plant is dormant.
  • Native to eastern and central North America.

Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Brassicaceae
Common names Cutleaf Toothwort
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 6" - 1'
(15cm - 30cm)
Spread 6" - 1'
(15cm - 30cm)
Spacing 8" (20cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Native Plants United States, New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow
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Recommended Companion Plants

Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple)
Quercus rubra (Red Oak)
Ulmus americana (American Elm)
Geranium maculatum (Spotted Cranesbill)
Hepatica americana (Roundleaf Liverleaf)
Phlox divaricata (Woodland Phlox)
Trillium recurvatum (Prairie Trillium)
Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 3 - 8
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Brassicaceae
Common names Cutleaf Toothwort
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 6" - 1'
(15cm - 30cm)
Spread 6" - 1'
(15cm - 30cm)
Spacing 8" (20cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Native Plants United States, New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Maine, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow
How Many Plants
Do I Need?

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