Clintonia borealis

Description

An interesting woodland perennial for shade with clumps of shiny leaves from among which a flowering stem arises in May bearing yellow flowers. Towards mid summer/fall, the bright blue fruits become conspicuous and later will contrast with the yellowing foliage.

Slow to propagate and to reach flowering size from seeds, just like a Trillium, but a worthy addition for a moist, shady location in the woodland garden. Good companions: Medeola virginiana, Coptis trifolia, Trientalis borealis, Polygonatum pubescens to mention just a few.

Germination: sow in the fall and keep the pots outdoor over the winter (slightly warm/cold cycle required). Moist packed seeds can be sown anytime, but they cannot be shipped after it gets too cold in the winter.  Depending on your region, some seeds will need 2 years for complete germination.
We also found out that seeds kept in moist stratification in the fridge will start to germinate at some point in late spring; it can be used as an alternative by those in warmer regions.
Seeds need to be kept moist at all times; I have tried it with dry seeds myself and it is not working.