How much sun does Redwood inside-out-flower need?

Redwood inside-out-flower grows best in shade conditions.

When does Redwood inside-out-flower bloom?

Redwood inside-out-flower blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Redwood inside-out-flower native?

Redwood inside-out-flower (Vancouveria planipetala) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Redwood inside-out-flower attract?

Redwood inside-out-flower draws bees.

Redwood inside-out-flower

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Vancouveria planipetala

Last reviewed: October 2026

Redwood inside-out-flower (Vancouveria planipetala) is a perennial forb native to CA, OR. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Redwood inside-out-flower (Vancouveria planipetala) 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

medium

Size

8"–15" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

CA, OR

Pollinators

bees

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A slow-spreading evergreen groundcover with wiry stems and delicate, three-parted leaflets that form a neat carpet under trees. Small white flowers with reflexed petals dangle above the foliage in late spring.

Growing Redwood inside-out-flower

Grow Redwood inside-out-flower in shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 8 to 15 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The understory groundcover provides shelter for ground-dwelling insects, with modest nectar for small native bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Redwood inside-out-flower need?: Redwood inside-out-flower grows best in shade conditions.
When does Redwood inside-out-flower bloom?: Redwood inside-out-flower blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Redwood inside-out-flower native?: Redwood inside-out-flower (Vancouveria planipetala) is native to CA, OR, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Redwood inside-out-flower attract?: Redwood inside-out-flower draws bees.

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.

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