Disporum aff. cantoniense

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-10b

Disporum aff. cantoniense plant details

Disporum aff. cantoniense is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with burgundy foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Disporum aff. cantoniense

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: colchicaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Disporum aff. cantoniense

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shared with us by Dan Hinckley, this evergreen solomon seal, to an eventual 4' or more, has purple tinted leaves and branches and cream and chartreuse flowers in spring and summer. For shade to dappled sun with consistent summer water. Can be cut to the ground yearly to savor the flush of new growth or maintained as a virtual shrub where temperatures stay above the teens F, mid USDA zone 8. Otherwise root hardy to at least 10°F.