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Brewer's Mitrewort, Feathery Bishop's Cap

Mitellabreweri

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Family

Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Mitella (my-TEL-uh)

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Species

breweri (broo-WEAR-ee)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

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Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Green

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Brewer's Mitrewort, Feathery Bishop's Cap

Mitellabreweri

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