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    • Photo of Prosartes lanuginosa flower, foliage by Halpaugh

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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

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    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.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Blooms: spring, green- creamy white/green foliage, orange-red fruit Zone 5-9. 20", Eastern US, part shade-shade, moist, well drained.

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    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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    Prosartes hookeri

    aka Disporum hookeri, Drops of Gold, Hooker's Fairybell

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly shade - shade
    • even moisture
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Prosartes hookeri foliage, form, fruit by Scott Zona
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    Prosartes smithii

    aka Disporum smithii, Fairy Bells, Fairy Lanterns

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Prosartes smithii flower, foliage by J.G. in SF
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    Prosartes maculata

    aka Disporum maculatum, Spotted Fairy Bells, Spotted Mandarin

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Prosartes maculata flower by Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.
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