This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: partial or deep shade
• Soil: cool, moist, humus-rich soil
• Rate of growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: May to July
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Attractive, deeply lobed leaves with a small dark blotch in the centre, make a great carpet of foliage throughout the summer. In late spring, slender stems rise up and hold spikes of tiny star-shaped, blush white flowers. This is a brilliant plant for covering the ground in a shady spot - plant it in large numbers for best effect.
  
  
• Garden care: Removing the faded blooms regularly will prolong flowering and encourage more to come. Cut back and compost the spent flower stems in autumn and apply a dry mulch around the crown of the plant to protect against frost damage.