How much sun does Naked Miterwort need?

Naked Miterwort grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Naked Miterwort bloom?

Naked Miterwort blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Naked Miterwort native?

Naked Miterwort (Mitella nuda) is native to CT, IA, ID, MA and 11 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Naked Miterwort attract?

Naked Miterwort draws bees and flies.

Is Naked Miterwort HOA-friendly?

Naked Miterwort takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Naked Miterwort

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Mitella nuda

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Naked Miterwort (Mitella nuda) 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 × 3"–8" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CT, IA, ID, MA and 11 more states

Pollinators

bees, flies

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Naked miterwort is a delicate woodland groundcover with heart-shaped leaves and tiny white flowers on slender spikes. This native perennial thrives in shaded areas and forms small colonies over time. The plant goes dormant in winter, disappearing completely until spring growth returns.

In an HOA neighborhood

Naked Miterwort 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 inconspicuous, may appear absent or weedy
Completely dormant in winter leaving bare spots
Delicate appearance doesn't read as intentional landscaping

Wildlife value

The small white flowers attract native bees and flies during late spring and early summer blooming period.

Common questions

How much sun does Naked Miterwort need?: Naked Miterwort grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Naked Miterwort bloom?: Naked Miterwort blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Naked Miterwort native?: Naked Miterwort (Mitella nuda) is native to CT, IA, ID, MA and 11 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Naked Miterwort attract?: Naked Miterwort draws bees and flies.
Is Naked Miterwort HOA-friendly?: Naked Miterwort 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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