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Scoliopus bigelovii

Also Known As

Bigelow's Adderstongue
Brownies
California Fetid Adderstongue
Fetid Adders-Tongue
Slinkpod

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 8"
W: 12"

planting zones

5b-7a

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Scoliopus bigelovii plant details

Scoliopus bigelovii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In winter chocolate and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Scoliopus bigelovii

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: chocolate and yellow blooms in winter
Uses: fragrant, pungent fragrance, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Scoliopus bigelovii

USDA Zones: 5b - 7a
Sun exposure: shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Foetid Adders Tongue. How can you not love a plant with a name like this? Trillium relative native to the coastal Redwoods of California, this ranks as one of our most favorite plants. Sure the intricate early spring flowers smell of gym locker wet dog but how cool! And what foliage!