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Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki'
Also Known As
- Awa-no-tsuki Fairy Bells
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-15"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' plant details
Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: colchicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: showy, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Disporum sessile 'Awa-no-tsuki'
Sun Exposure
- dappled shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Size
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Size
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