How much sun does Creeping mitewort need?

Creeping mitewort grows best in shade conditions.

When does Creeping mitewort bloom?

Creeping mitewort blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Creeping mitewort native?

Creeping mitewort (Mitella caulescens) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Creeping mitewort attract?

Creeping mitewort draws small flies and fungus gnats.

Creeping mitewort

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Mitella caulescens

Last reviewed: November 2026

Creeping mitewort (Mitella caulescens) is a perennial forb native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw small flies and fungus gnats.

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Toxicity unknown

Creeping mitewort (Mitella caulescens) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

shade

Water

high

Size

8"–16" H × 8"–14" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states

Pollinators

small flies, fungus gnats

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A delicate woodland perennial with heart-shaped leaves and slender stalks bearing tiny, fringed greenish-yellow flowers. It grows in consistently moist, shaded forest, often near streams and seeps.

Growing Creeping mitewort

Grow Creeping mitewort in shade and high water. Mature plants reach 8 to 16 inches tall and spread 8 to 14 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its small, intricate flowers are pollinated mainly by tiny flies and fungus gnats drawn to shaded, moist forest floors.

Common questions

How much sun does Creeping mitewort need?: Creeping mitewort grows best in shade conditions.
When does Creeping mitewort bloom?: Creeping mitewort blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Creeping mitewort native?: Creeping mitewort (Mitella caulescens) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Creeping mitewort attract?: Creeping mitewort draws small flies and fungus gnats.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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