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    Disporum sessile 'Tightwad'

    Also Known As

    • Disporum sessile 'Tight Wad'
    • Fairy Bells

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9a

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    Disporum sessile 'Tightwad' plant details

    Disporum sessile 'Tightwad' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Disporum sessile 'Tightwad'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: colchicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Disporum sessile 'Tightwad'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
    Sun exposure: mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A Korean form growing about half the height of typical sessile with large pendant creamy bells, it is slow growing and choice enough for a woodland trough. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Disporum sessile 'Tightwad' plant

    How to Grow Disporum sessile 'Tightwad'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Disporum cantoniense 'Night Heron'

    aka Disporum longistylum 'Night Heron', Night Heron Chinese Fairy Bells, Night Heron Fairy Bells

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Disporum cantoniense 'Night Heron' flower, foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant'

    aka Disporum cantoniense 'Green Giant', Chinese Fairy Bells, Fairy Bells

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Disporum longistylum 'Green Giant' flower by plant lust
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    Disporum sessile 'Variegatum'

    aka Disporum sessile 'Variegata', Japanese Fairy Bell, Variegated Japanese Fairy-Bells, Varigated Fairy Bells

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Disporum sessile 'Variegatum' flower, foliage by plant lust
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    Disporum cantoniense 'Golden Temple'

    aka Golden Temple Chinese Fairy Bells

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Disporum cantoniense 'Golden Temple' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Disporum uniflorum

    aka Disporum flavens, Disporum flavum, Fairy Bells, Korean Fairy Bells, Yellow Fairy Bells

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9a

    Size

    Height: 24"-30"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Disporum uniflorum flower, foliage by Karl Gercens III
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