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Toxicoscordion venenosum
Also Known As
- Zigadenus venenosus
- Meadow Death Camas
- Meadow Deathcamas
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 8"-20"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Toxicoscordion venenosum plant details
Toxicoscordion venenosum is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Toxicoscordion venenosum
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: melanthiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: native plant, toxic
GROWING CONDITIONS for Toxicoscordion venenosum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Toxicoscordion venenosum
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Toxicoscordion for your garden
aka Zigadenus fremontii, Death Camas, Deathcamas, Meadow Death-camas, Meadow Deathcamas, Star Lily
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-15"
Width: 5"-9"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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