Take the nutlets, when brown, from the stem. Seal in a container and store in a refrigerator if necessary. A classic spring ephemeral, this is a dependable flower for a native plant garden. Mix it with longer lived species such as ferns, Bleeding Heart, and Wild Ginger, and establish Virginia Bluebells in shaded areas of the garden. This plant also works well in an herbaceous border.
Plants stay in bloom for up to three weeks or more.