Growing Information
USDA Zones
4–8
Sun
Full Shade
Water
medium
Height
6"–1 ft
🦌 Deer-Resistant🐶 Dog-Friendly†🐱 Cat-Friendly†🐝 Pollinators
Delicate white star-shaped blooms carpet the ground in spring, filling shady spots with a sweet, vanilla-like fragrance. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-8 and attracts beneficial pollinators.
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