Inside Out Flower is a perennial grown for its white blooms, which open in summer and return year after year. Notably, it shrugs off deer and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. Its summer flowers are a modest draw for native bees.
Zones
Data not available
pH Range
5-6.5
Sun
Shade
Days to Maturity
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What Inside Out Flower is
Inside Out Flower grows as a perennial and reaches around a foot and a half at maturity. It blooms white in summer. It's also deer-resistant and well suited to containers.
How to grow Inside Out Flower
Inside Out Flower does best in shade — at least 2 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5 to 6.5, on well-drained ground.
USDA Zones
Data not available
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5 - 6.5
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Shade
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Mature Height
1.5 ft
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Start the season right
Plant inside out flower in shade with at least 2 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Inside Out Flower prefers pH 5 to 6.5 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at its peak
Cut inside out flower blooms in the cool of the morning, just as they open, for the longest display.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — inside out flower isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Inside Out Flower offers low value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership.)
Where Inside Out Flower thrives
Whether inside out flower thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Inside Out Flower in my zone?
Zone data for inside out flower is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Inside Out Flower?
Most growers plant inside out flower after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Inside Out Flower need?
Inside Out Flower is shade-tolerant — it gets by on as little as 2 hours of direct sun, so it earns a place most vegetables can't use. A north-facing strip or the ground under a leafy canopy is right where it belongs. A Growable Ground report shows which corners of your land stay shaded through the day, turning those dim spots into planting spots.
What soil does Inside Out Flower need?
Inside Out Flower prefers soil pH 5 to 6.5, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Inside Out Flower attract pollinators?
Yes — inside out flower's flowers are a modest nectar source for native bees (Xerces Society, Pollinator Partnership).
Is Inside Out Flower safe for pets?
Inside Out Flower is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.