Streptopus obtusatus
Also Known As
- Twisted Stalk
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-2'
- W: 2'-5'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Streptopus obtusatus plant details
Streptopus obtusatus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Streptopus obtusatus
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: liliaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Streptopus obtusatus
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Blooms: spring, white w/ red spots, star shaped bells, red fruit/ oval, pleated foliage, silver underside Zone 5-9. 2', China, shade-part sun, moist, well drained
Gardening facts about Streptopus obtusatus plant
How to Grow Streptopus obtusatus
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Streptopus for your garden
aka Streptopus rosea, Streptopus roseus, Rose Mandarin, Rosybells, Sessile-leaf Twisted-Stalk
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 6"-16"
Width: 6"-36"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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