Heloniopsis orientalis, commonly known as Purple Sprite, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the understory of temperate forests, stream banks, and moist meadows in East Asia, particularly in Japan. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.7 feet (0.09-0.2 meters) and a width of 0.5 feet (0.15 meters). This plant forms a basal rosette of glossy, dark green leaves and produces upright stems bearing clusters of bell-shaped flowers that are pink to purple in color, blooming in early to mid-spring. The flowers are modest in size but can be quite showy when planted en masse.

Purple Sprite is valued for its delicate flowers and lush foliage, which provide early spring interest in woodland gardens, shade gardens, and along stream banks. It is also suitable for border fronts and as a ground cover. This species prefers consistently moist, humus-rich soil with good drainage and thrives in part shade, though it can tolerate full shade. It is not drought-tolerant and requires regular watering during dry periods. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to slugs and snails. Heloniopsis orientalis is not known for aggressive roots or significant disease problems. It is not commonly invasive when grown outside its native range but should be monitored to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0