It has been proposed (Ulrika Manns & Arne A. Anderberg; New combinations and names in Lysimachia (Myrsinaceae) for species of Anagallis, Pelletiera and Trientalis, Willdenowia, 39(1):pp 49-54; 2009) that the genus Trientalis be transferred to Lysimachia. This proposal has not yet been accepted, so we are leaving this species under Trientalis. If the proposal does get accepted then the name for this species will become Lysimachia europaea (L.) U.Manns & Anderb.[].

Common Name: Chickweed Wintergreen

General Information

Trientalis europaea is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.25 metres tall.
It has uses.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Northern Europe, including Britain, to northern Asia.

Habitat

In pine woods, amongst moss in grassy places, usually rooting in humus[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.25 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and would suggest growing the plant in an acid soil in light shade[]. See the plants native habitat for more ideas on its cultivation needs.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer.
If you have sufficient seed it could be worthwhile trying an outdoor sowing in situ in mid spring.