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(Circaea lutetiana)
Broadleaf Enchanter’s Nightshade (Circaea lutetiana)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Circaea lutetiana, commonly known as Broadleaf Enchanter’s Nightshade, is a perennial herb native to forest understories and moist, shaded habitats across Europe and Asia. It typically grows 20 cm to 60 cm tall and features opposite, simple leaves on slender, green stems. The white flowers, which bloom in summer, are modest yet charming, with a sparse arrangement along the stalk and lacking bracts at the base of individual flower stalks. Post-flowering, the stalks angle downwards as the plant sets fruit.
Broadleaf Enchanter’s Nightshade is appreciated for its ability to thrive in shaded garden spots where other plants might struggle. It is often used in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized areas. Gardeners value its ease of maintenance and the subtle beauty of its white flowers. It prefers rich, moist soil and typically requires a shaded position, although it can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade. It is important to note that while it can handle various soil drainage types, it thrives best in consistently moist conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Broadleaf Enchanter’s Nightshade is appreciated for its ability to thrive in shaded garden spots where other plants might struggle. It is often used in woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized areas. Gardeners value its ease of maintenance and the subtle beauty of its white flowers. It prefers rich, moist soil and typically requires a shaded position, although it can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade. It is important to note that while it can handle various soil drainage types, it thrives best in consistently moist conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
native to forest understories and moist, shaded habitats across Europe and Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Enchanter’s-Nightshade, Dunet Steffensurt, Gemeines Hexenkraut, Gewöhnliches Hexenkraut, Circée De Paris, Liela Raganzalite, Groot Heksenkruid, Stor Häxört, Storhäxört, Großes Hexenkraut
Scientific Names: , Circaea lutetiana, Circaea quadrisulcata, Circaea lutetiana subsp. lutetiana, Circaea ovatifolia, Circaea alpestris, Circaea lutetiana var. cordifolia, Circaea lutetiana f. rubriflora, Circaea lutetiana var. glaberrima, Circaea lutetiana f. longipes
GBIF Accepted Name: Circaea lutetiana L.