Native Plant Trust

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