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Sarcandra glabra

Also Known As

Atukan

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

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Sarcandra glabra plant details

Sarcandra glabra is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sarcandra glabra

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: chloranthaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, mass-planting, serrated leaves, winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sarcandra glabra

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glossy green leaves are evergreen, and loaded with orange berries all winter. Excellent asian species for the SE.

By: Specialty Ornamentals

Evergreen gound cover with shiny, serrated foliage, the leaves 4-6" long and half as wide. Plants form small mounds 1 to 3 ft high and wide. Small, yellowish flowers appear in May followed by 1/4" orange-red fruits (drupes) in autumn, remaining through spring. A woodland plant in its native Asian habitat; appreciates regular water and at least dappled shade in hottest climates. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8.