Twinflower is a shrubby evergreen plant common in rock gardens. The twinflower has roundish leaves and long, woody stems that trail along the ground. Its fragrant, delicate, bell-shaped flowers are either pink or white. The tiny fruits are yellow. The plant grows best in loose, moist soil.
The twinflower is native to northern Europe, to Asia, and to North America. The plant was given the genus name Linnaea in honor of Carolus Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist who established the scientific method of naming plants and animals. The twinflower became Linnaeus’ favorite plant.
