How much sun does Smallflower miterwort need?

Smallflower miterwort grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Smallflower miterwort bloom?

Smallflower miterwort blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Smallflower miterwort native?

Smallflower miterwort (Ozomelis stauropetala) is native to CO, ID, MT, OR and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Smallflower miterwort attract?

Smallflower miterwort draws small bees and flies.

Smallflower miterwort

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Ozomelis stauropetala

Last reviewed: October 2026

Smallflower miterwort (Ozomelis stauropetala) is a perennial forb native to CO, ID, MT, OR and 3 more states. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw small bees and flies.

Toxicity unknown

Smallflower miterwort (Ozomelis stauropetala) 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

8"–16" H × 8"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CO, ID, MT, OR and 3 more states

Pollinators

small bees, flies

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A low clump-forming perennial with rounded scalloped leaves and a slender spike of tiny intricate greenish flowers in late spring. Found in moist woodlands and along streambanks.

Growing Smallflower miterwort

Grow Smallflower miterwort in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 8 to 16 inches tall and spread 8 to 12 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Tiny intricate flowers attract small native bees and flies in shaded woodland settings.

Common questions

How much sun does Smallflower miterwort need?: Smallflower miterwort grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Smallflower miterwort bloom?: Smallflower miterwort blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Smallflower miterwort native?: Smallflower miterwort (Ozomelis stauropetala) is native to CO, ID, MT, OR and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Smallflower miterwort attract?: Smallflower miterwort draws small bees and flies.

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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