Plants in genus jeffersonia
Plants in genus jeffersonia
Jeffersonia diphylla
Jeffersonia diphylla, native from Canada to Alabama, is a perennial with unique dusty green leaves shaped like a bow tie. It produces white flowers on 1-foot tall scapes around mid-April. This plant prefers moist, well-drained sites with neutral to alkaline soil conditions, making it ideal for shaded garden areas.