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(Taenidia integerrima)
Yellow Pimpernel (Taenidia integerrima)
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Photo by: Elias | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Elias | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-05-16T14:25:42-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Taenidia integerrima, commonly known as Yellow Pimpernel, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the rich, mesic woodlands and forest clearings of the Eastern United States. It typically grows to a height and width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), featuring compound leaves that give it a delicate, airy appearance. The plant produces small, bright yellow flowers in umbels from late spring to early summer, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season and can add a light, feathery texture to garden compositions.
Yellow Pimpernel is valued for its bright flowers and its ability to thrive in a woodland garden setting, where it can be used as an understory plant or in naturalized areas. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. In cultivation, it prefers partial shade to full sun, consistent moisture, and well-drained soils with rich organic matter. While it is not commonly afflicted by serious diseases or pests, it can suffer from root rot in overly wet conditions. It is not typically invasive and does not have aggressive roots, making it a safe choice for most garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Yellow Pimpernel is valued for its bright flowers and its ability to thrive in a woodland garden setting, where it can be used as an understory plant or in naturalized areas. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. In cultivation, it prefers partial shade to full sun, consistent moisture, and well-drained soils with rich organic matter. While it is not commonly afflicted by serious diseases or pests, it can suffer from root rot in overly wet conditions. It is not typically invasive and does not have aggressive roots, making it a safe choice for most garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 1.5-2.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow
Common Uses
Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant
Natural Habitat
Rich, mesic woodlands and forest clearings
Other Names
Common Names: Yellow Pimpernell, Golden Alexander, Yellow-Pimpernel
Scientific Names: , Taenidia integerrima, Pimpinella integerrima, Zizia integerrima, Smyrnium integerrimum, Bupleurum compositum, Pimpinella integrifolia, Sison integerrimum,
GBIF Accepted Name: Taenidia integerrima (L.) Drude