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Prosartes lanuginosa
Also Known As
- Disporum lanuginosum
- Fairybells
- Yellow Mandarin
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 20"-30"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Prosartes lanuginosa plant details
Prosartes lanuginosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Prosartes lanuginosa
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: colchicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in spring
- Uses: woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Prosartes lanuginosa
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Nodding greenish yellow bell shaped flowers on a 12" 36" plant in mid Spring. light green, deeply veined foliage. Neat orange berries in late Summer through Autumn. Loves moist woodland conditions.
Blooms: spring, green- creamy white/green foliage, orange-red fruit Zone 5-9. 20", Eastern US, part shade-shade, moist, well drained.
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Gardening facts about Prosartes lanuginosa plant
How to Grow Prosartes lanuginosa
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Fruit
- orange
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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