Vancouveria hexandra (Inside Out Flower)

Plant Description: A delicate looking but sturdy plant, undemanding in its care and undisturbed by bugs or disease. Its leaves are deciduous, forming a mound usually eight to sixteen inches tall. New leaves sometimes emerge tinged with deep brick red. The thin, leafless flowering stalks rise above like a mobile of tiny white inside-out umbrellas. 

• Height: 2 ft
• Width: 3 ft
• Watering Needs: Moderate amount of water
• Sun Needs: Partial to full shade
• Soil Needs: Humus-rich soil
• Bloom Time: May to June
• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This native plant is frequently spotted in low- to mid-elevation forests. We recommend planting it in food forests or woodland gardens. It is great for attracting pollinators.