This herbaceous rhizomatous perennial has spreading foliage and foems a low clump. It has dark green rounded heart-shaped toothed leaves and the small blue bell-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters from spring to early summer. 

Hardiness zones 5 to 9 

Synthyris stellata is naturally found in North America from Washington to Oregon growing in woodlands in well drained, organic rich moist soils. It prefers a sunny position with protection from mid day sun and is frost tolerant but drought tender.  

This perennial is grown for as flowers and clumping habit. It is planted along front borders in small or cottage gardens and used in woodland settings. It establishes from division in 2 to 3 years and is moderately long lived. This perennial may also be grown in patio pots or planter boxes and is ideal for cool semi shaded moist position. ID 3129

Synthyris (sin-THY-ris) stellata (stel-AH-tah)

Scrophulariaceae (skrof-yoo-larr-ee-AY-see-ee)
Figwort and Foxglove Family