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Family
Caprifoliaceae
Botanical Name
Linnaea borealis
Plant Common Name
Twinflower
General Description
Found in cool forests throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, this carpeting evergreen is well worthy of bearing the name of Linnaeus, father of modern botany. In spring and early summer, pairs of delicate, fragrant, pale pink flowers dangle from short wiry stems, above low mats of small, shiny, rounded leaves. Twinflowers spread vigorously in favorable conditions.
Give this dainty woodlander a cool, moist, humus-rich, acid soil in partial shade. Mulch the surrounding soil with shredded oak or pine leaves to encourage spreading. Use twinflower for groundcover or edging in the woodland garden, or grow it in large containers. It is especially nice where it can be viewed (and smelled) at close quarters.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2 - 6
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Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial Shade
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Height
2"-4" / 5.1cm - 10.2cm
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Width
1'-3' / 0.3m - 0.9m
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Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
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Native To
North America, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Mat-forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Light Pink
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
No
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
