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Linnaea borealis
A circumpolar trailing evergreen sub-shrub of Alberta's boreal and mountain forests — small rounded leaves on wiry stems, and paired nodding bell-flowers atop thread-thin stalks, releasing a sweet fragrance at night. Named for Linnaeus himself, who said it was his favourite plant. Forms delicate mossy carpets in undisturbed shade.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Boreal Forest, Foothills, Mountains, Zone 1
Light
Part to full shade
Bloom Time
June–July
Soil
Acidic, humus-rich, cool forest floor
Water
Consistently moist
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Division of trailing stems with rooted nodes — dig up a section where the stem has rooted into the moss and transplant. Seed is unreliable in cultivation.
