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Rohdea japonica 'Mure-suzume'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 10"-15"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

Rohdea japonica 'Mure-suzume' plant details

Rohdea japonica 'Mure-suzume' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rohdea japonica 'Mure-suzume'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: houseplant, leathery leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rohdea japonica 'Mure-suzume'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Exquisitely variegated, miniature Rohdea with 8-12'' rosettes and diminutive deep green leaves streaked and margined cream and white. Very slow growing. Excellent as a pot specimen or in a small space in the woodland garden. Lovers of deep shade and even moisture for best growth. Frost hardy to USDA zone 6.

Gardening facts about Rohdea japonica 'Mure-suzume' plant

How to Grow Rohdea japonica 'Mure-suzume'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-24"

  • bright shade - shade
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 18"

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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