Disporum smilacinum 'Moon Shine'
Also Known As
- Moon Shine Fairy Bells
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-15"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Disporum smilacinum 'Moon Shine' plant details
Disporum smilacinum 'Moon Shine' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - 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 Disporum smilacinum 'Moon Shine'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: colchicaceae
- Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring
- Uses: woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Disporum smilacinum 'Moon Shine'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Disporum smilacinum 'Moon Shine' plant
How to Grow Disporum smilacinum 'Moon Shine'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
Height: 5'-6'
Width: 3'-4'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 2'-6'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-30"
Width: 12"-24"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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