Species Mountain Stitchwort

Mountain Stitchwort

Cherleria biflora

Mountain Stitchwort (Cherleria biflora) is an herbaceous perennial with delicate white flowers. It grows in clusters of fan-shaped leaves with small white blossoms. Growing up to 1 - 2 feet tall it can be found in moist mountain meadows, woodlands and spring-fed marshes in the eastern United States. Flowering from mid-spring until early summer, the Mountain Stitchwort creates a light show of fragrant sweet smelling produce for pollinators. It is easy to care for, just requiring simple garden soil and partial to full sun to do well. A great addition to a rock garden, it is perfect for adding a beautiful accent to any garden.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Layering Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Mountain Stitchwort (Cherleria biflora) needs to be watered at least once a week or more often if the soil appears to be dry. Water thoroughly, letting the water penetrate deeper into the soil. It is better to water deeply but less frequently rather than to water more often but shallowly. Make sure to avoid getting the leaves wet when watering, as this can cause diseases. Allow the soil to dry out a bit between irrigations.

sunlight

Mountain Stitchwort (Cherleria biflora) requires full sunlight for optimal growth. This plant species needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight for the majority of the day. Ideally, the sunlight should fall in the mid-morning and late afternoon hours, with midday hours offering only partial shade. It is important to note that the plant is intolerant of full sunlight during the peak afternoon hours. It will fare better with only filtered light during that period.

pruning

Mountain stitchwort should be pruned in late spring or early summer, being careful not to remove more than a quarter of the top growth. This will stimulate new growth and produce a more freely flowering and compact habit. Deadheading the spent flowers will also help to ensure a better display of blooms. Additionally, removing any infected, discolored, or damaged foliage may help reduce the risk of certain fungal diseases.