This perennial herb has upright foliage forming a tufted habit. It has grey green leaves that have kidney-shaped lobes and a long stem. The cup-shaped white flowers appear singularly above the foliage from late spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Jeffersonia diphylla is naturally found in North America from Ontario to Tennessee growing in damp woodlands or in forests. 

It prefers and organic rich moist fertile soil in a semi-shaded to shady, wind protected position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

Twin Leaf is grown for its unusual foliage, flowers and tufted habit. It is planted in cool woodland settings or along herbaceous borders in small or cottage gardens. It is suitable for inland regions establishing in 2 to 4 years from division and is long lived. This perennial may also be grown in pots or tubs and can be planted in shaded courtyards as a specimen. It commonly grows to 200 mm (8 in) tall, but may grow taller after flowering has finished. ID 3099

Jeffersonia (JEF-fer-SOH-nee-ah) diphylla (DI-fil-ah)

Berberidaceae (BER-be-rid-AY-see-ee)