Five-leaved Cuckoo Flower (Cardamine Quinquefolia) is a perennial herb in the Brassicaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A spreading herbaceous perennial up to 30cm high with five-lobed green leaves and clusters of many pink-lilac flowers from early spring.

Five-leaved Cuckoo Flower

Five-leaved Cuckoo Flower

Cardamine Quinquefolia

A spreading herbaceous perennial up to 30cm high with five-lobed green leaves and clusters of many pink-lilac flowers from early spring.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade, dappled_shade
Hardiness Zones
7-9

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, humus-rich, moist
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, early spring nectar source

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Five-leaved Cuckoo Flower

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
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Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Five-leaved Cuckoo Flower
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Taxonomy

Family:Brassicaceae
Genus:Cardamine