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Clasping Venus' looking-glass

Triodanis perfoliata

Clasping Venus' looking-glass
Photo: (c) Sandy Wolkenberg, some rights reserved (CC BY) ยท iNaturalist

๐Ÿฆ‹ Wildlife value: supports pollinators and wildlife.

About Clasping Venus' looking-glass

# Clasping Venus' Looking-Glass

This cheerful little native wildflower is a charming addition to any garden. The delicate purple and white blooms will brighten your beds, and pollinators absolutely love them. Birds appreciate the seeds that follow the flowers, giving you a reason to watch and wonder all season long. It's a member of the bellflower family, so you know the blooms are special. This is an easy way to support local wildlife right from your own yard.

Growing this annual is wonderfully simple. Just give it a sunny spot and decent soil, and it'll do the rest. It doesn't demand much fussing or special care. Let some flowers go to seed, and they'll often reseed themselves next year. You'll find yourself with little purple jewels popping up where you least expect them. It's the kind of plant that rewards you for doing almost nothing.

Native to 48 states