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    Streptopus obtusatus

    Also Known As

    • Twisted Stalk

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 2'-5'

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    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

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    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

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    Streptopus lanceolatus var. roseus

    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
    Photo of Streptopus lanceolatus var. roseus flower by Sunshine Farm and Gardens
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