Goldthread
Coptis japonica var. dissecta
Ranunculaceae
Other names
Goldenthread
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
Japan
Source of plant
Asiatica Nursery
Description
Diminutive Japanese evergreen woodland perennial with fern-like leaves and small white starry flowers on dark stems in early spring. Unique small-scale non-invasive groundcover to about 8" tall that looks like evergreen parsley. Reddish pinwheels of seeds in summer add ornamental interest.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5