This rhizomatous perennial sub-shrub has a brownish woody stems and forms a compact rounded clump. It has a dark green lobed leaves and the tiny star-shaped yellow flowers are surrounded by leaf-like bracts appearing above the foliage in late winter.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Hacquetia epipactisis naturally found in Europe growing in woodlands and lowlands in humus rich moist well-drained fertile soils that are tending neutral to acid. It prefers a semi-shaded moist protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

This perennial is grown for its flowers and the rounded clumping habit. It is planted in rockeries as a specimen or in small shaded gardens and pots. It is suitable for inland regions establishing from division in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. It is also planted in woodland settings or in low herbaceous borders, requiring a cool climate for optimum growth. ID 3098

Note:
This perennial requires a cold period during winter for successful growth and dislikes root disturbance.

Hacquetia (hah-KWAY-tee-ah) epipactis(eh-pee-PAK-tus)

Apiaceae (ay-pee-AY-see-ee)
(Umbelliferae)
Carrot family