Quick Facts

• Height: 0 ft. 2 in. - 0 ft. 4 in.
• Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 4 in.
• USDA Zones:
  • 7a
  • 7b
  • 8a
  • 8b
  • 6a
  • 6b
  • 4a
  • 4b
  • 5a
  • 5b
  • 3a
  • 3b
  • 2a
  • 2b
• NC Region:Not specified

• Origin:Central & E. Canada to N. Central & E. U.S.A

• Life Cycle:
  • Perennial
• Plant Types:
  • Ground Cover
  • Native Plant
• Habit:Not specified

Distribution

USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV Canada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC

Uses

The Algonquin used an infusion of the leaves for kidney disorders. The Cherokee took a decoction of the plant for abdominal pains. The Iroquois treated rheumatism with a compound decoction of the plant.