Coptis occidentalis (Idaho Goldthread, Western Golthread) Natives - Pacific Northwest In the wild grows usually

In the wild grows usually on N

Tall sprays of purple and pinkish white re-flexed flowers

A perfect and attractive maple for a shady garden

Maple like leaves

Discovered in the 1980s by Roy Lancaster

Coptis occidentalis (Idaho Goldthread, Western Golthread) Natives - Pacific Northwest In the wild grows usuallyFamily: Ranunculaceae Zone: 5 9 Natural Range: Washington, Idaho Soil: Average to moist, humus rich Light: Part shade Height: 8" Attributes: Evergreen, glossy green foliage often turning purplish in the winter. Unusual greenish yellow flowers in spring. Slowly spreading rhizome. Notes: Some patience is needed however for these to fully settle in and show off there nature. Since they are slow to propagate they are only sporadically available. We have