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three-leaved cuckoo flower

Cardamine trifolia

Genus: Cardamine
Family: Brassicaceae
Common Names: trefoil cress

About this plant

C. trifolia is a creeping perennial with three-lobed, dark green leaves. In late spring it produces clusters of open, cup-shaped, white flowers on 15cm stems

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist soil in full or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pests

Can get aphids and flea beetles

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesGround CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years