Cut-leaf Toothcup
Dentaria laciniata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–16" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
SC
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Cut-leaf toothcup is a low-growing native wildflower that produces delicate white or pale pink flowers in spring. This woodland perennial has deeply divided leaves and goes dormant in summer, disappearing completely until the following spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Cut-leaf Toothcup takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Completely disappears by summer leaving bare spots
- Wild woodland appearance conflicts with formal landscaping
- Too ephemeral for reliable garden display
Wildlife value
The spring blooms provide nectar for early-season bees and butterflies when few other flowers are available.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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