Any human disturbance, such as logging or development, that would affect the woodland habitat where this plant grows, could be a threat. Woodland invasive species such as shrub honeysuckles or barberry are also a threat.

Buffers need to be established around populations to prevent changes in hydrology and direct impact by logging or development. Invasive plants such as garlic mustard, barberry, or shrub honeysuckles should not be allowed to invade the site.

There is no understanding of the specific habitat that the species prefers since its woodland locations do not seem to be much different from the surrounding forest and it has also been found in many types of habitats. More research is needed into habitat preference and specific characters needed for a good search image. This will help narrow down places to search and improve predictive modeling.