Queen'S Cup
Clintonia uniflora
Last reviewed: August 2026
Queen'S Cup (Clintonia uniflora) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org (opens in new tab), last reviewed 2026-05-21). 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 × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Clintonia uniflora is a charming woodland perennial native to mountain forests, featuring glossy green leaves and delicate white star-shaped flowers. This low-growing plant thrives in shaded areas with consistent moisture, making it ideal for woodland gardens and naturalized settings. The flowers bloom from late spring through summer, followed by attractive blue berries.
In an HOA neighborhood
Queen'S Cup 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.
- Appears too wild and woodland-like for formal landscapes
- May go dormant or look sparse outside ideal conditions
- Unfamiliar appearance may be seen as weedy by HOA boards
Wildlife value
The flowers attract native bees and beetles during the spring and summer blooming period. The berries provide food for small wildlife and birds in late summer.
Common questions
- How much sun does Queen'S Cup need?
- Queen'S Cup grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Queen'S Cup bloom?
- Queen'S Cup blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Queen'S Cup native?
- Queen'S Cup (Clintonia uniflora) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Queen'S Cup toxic to dogs?
- Queen'S Cup is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs (aspca.org).
- Is Queen'S Cup toxic to cats?
- Queen'S Cup is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- What pollinators does Queen'S Cup attract?
- Queen'S Cup draws bees and beetles.
- Is Queen'S Cup HOA-friendly?
- Queen'S Cup 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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