three-leaved cuckoo flower
Also known as: trefoil cress
A creeping perennial with three-lobed, dark green leaves. In late spring it produces clusters of open, cup-shaped, white flowers on 15cm stems
Scientific classification
- Species
- three-leaved cuckoo flower (Cardamine trifolia)
- Genus
- Cardamine
- Family
- Brassicaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of three-leaved cuckoo flower
Distribution map
C and Southern Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of three-leaved cuckoo flower
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three-leaved cuckoo flower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, moist soil in full or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Can get aphids and flea beetles
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