Cardamine douglassii

This attractive spring bloomer can form large clumps, but it is not common. It prefers lower slopes and bottomland in deep rich calcareous soils.

Mentioned in Solidago

Common Name(s):

limestone bittercress
purple spring cress

Type:

Native

Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials

Status:

Threatened NYS (S2)

Moisture:

Moist

Light:

Part Shade

Soil:

Humus-rich Woodland