New England Wild Flower Society

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Clintonia borealis

yellow blue-bead lily


Yellow blue-bead lily has wonderful flowers and fruits that mix well with other shade-loving groundcovers. It is typically found in colonies in the wild, which can be achieved in cultivation if given the time and space to spread by rhizome. It struggles with inconsistent moisture.


Height: 6-12 in
Spread: 6-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 2-8


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Fruit
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Landscape Use
• Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Blue Fruit
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Albert Bussewitz (c) Native Plant Trust
Albert Bussewitz (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust
Cole Campbell (c) Native Plant Trust
Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust