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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

Gardening facts about Toxicoscordion venenosum plant

How to Grow Toxicoscordion venenosum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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