How much sun does Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap need?

Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap bloom?

Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap native?

Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap (Mitella pentandra) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 7 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap attract?

Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap draws bees and beetles.

Is Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap HOA-friendly?

Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap

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Mitella pentandra

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap (Mitella pentandra) 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

part shade

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CA, CO, ID, MT and 7 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Mitella pentandra is a delicate native wildflower that forms small clumps of heart-shaped leaves close to the ground. It produces tiny white flowers on slender stalks during summer months, creating a subtle woodland garden effect.

In an HOA neighborhood

Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap 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.

Very small and can appear sparse or weedy
May go unnoticed or look like volunteer weeds
Lacks the visual impact HOAs typically prefer

Wildlife value

The small flowers attract native bees and beetles during its summer blooming period. Its low growth provides shelter for beneficial insects and small wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap need?: Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap bloom?: Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap native?: Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap (Mitella pentandra) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 7 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap attract?: Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap draws bees and beetles.
Is Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap HOA-friendly?: Five-Point Bishop'S-Cap takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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