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Disporum sessile 'Chigger'

Also Known As

  • Disporum sessile 'Goldbug'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 4"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Disporum sessile 'Chigger' plant details

Disporum sessile 'Chigger' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Disporum sessile 'Chigger'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: colchicaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 4 IN wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Disporum sessile 'Chigger'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Looks more like one of the new bright mini hostas; the leaves are more than half yellow with green streaking in from the tips. Easily grown in moist soil. Slow Spreading.

Gardening facts about Disporum sessile 'Chigger' plant

How to Grow Disporum sessile 'Chigger'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright 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
  • Texture

    • glossy
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