Prosartes are perennial herbs that grow from short rhizomes. They feature upright stems that support alternate leaves and produce drooping flowers, which can be white or greenish-yellow, arranged in pairs or small clusters.

Prosartes

Prosartes hookeri

Prosartes hookeri var. hookeri

Prosartes hookeri var. oregana

Prosartes hookeri var. parviflora

Prosartes hookeri var. trachyandra

Prosartes lanuginosa

Prosartes maculata is a perennial herb that forms dense clusters of erect stems, reaching heights of up to 80 cm. The stems are sparsely adorned with oval, pointed foliage. In late spring and early summer, this plant produces delicate white flowers, each featuring small purple speckles, which emerge singly or in pairs at the tips of the stems. These blooms are succeeded by vibrant orange-red berries.

Prosartes maculata

Prosartes smithii is a perennial that forms clumps, featuring vibrant green leaves. In spring, it produces cream-colored flowers, which are later succeeded by orange berries.

Prosartes smithii

Prosartes smithii 'Rick' is a perennial plant that forms clumps and typically grows to about 30 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate to broadly elliptical, featuring a distinctive variegation of creamy-white centers surrounded by irregular green edges. In spring, it produces soft creamy-yellow, bell-shaped flowers that hang from short stems, later giving way to orange fruit.