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Rohdea japonica 'Taishu'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Rohdea japonica 'Taishu' plant details

Rohdea japonica 'Taishu' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring chartreuse and green flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rohdea japonica 'Taishu'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, leathery leaves, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rohdea japonica 'Taishu'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Rohdea japonica 'Taishu' plant

How to Grow Rohdea japonica 'Taishu'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Zones

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  • bright shade - shade
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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"

Width: 18"

  • shade
  • regular
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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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