Plant: ephemeral, rhizomatous perennial to 12"

Origin: woodlands and forests of North America and Asia

Zone: 4 - 9

Flowers: three petals with three bracts atop foliage.

Foliage: three decorative, sometimes mottled leaves all on the same plane; effective groundcover in mid spring

Culture: part shade to full shade in moist, rich soil. Naturalizes in ideal situations