Virginia Knotweed

Jumpseed
Tovara virginiana

A graceful native woodland perennial known for its slender, arching stems and delicate sprays of tiny white flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. The flowers gradually form small sticky seeds that easily attach to passing animals or clothing, giving the plant its common name “Jumpseed.”

Jumpseed thrives in shaded woodlands, forest edges, and rich understory habitats where it adds light texture and natural movement to woodland plantings. Its airy form blends well with other shade-loving species and contributes to diverse forest floor communities.

Growing Conditions

• Height: 2–4 ft
• Spread: Clumping, slowly forming colonies
• Light: Part shade to full shade
• Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained woodland soils
• Hardiness: Zone 3–8
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Prefers humus-rich forest soils
• Deer resistant

Ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, forest restorations, and naturalized understory plantings.

Ecological Value

• Provides nectar for small native bees and pollinators
• Supports biodiversity in woodland ecosystems
• Seeds provide food for birds and small wildlife
• Adds structural diversity to forest understory communities

Larval Host Plant For
Primarily valued as a nectar source for woodland pollinators.

Companion Species

• Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum biflorum)
• Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum)
• Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)
• White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum)
• Large-flowered Bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora)
• Bottlebrush Grass (Elymus hystrix)
• Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)

Planting to Protect
Restoring to Thrive
Origin Native Plants

3.5 inch Pots