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    Danae racemosa

    Also Known As

    • Danae laurus
    • Alexandrian Laurel
    • Poet's Laurel

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 36"-48"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Danae racemosa plant details

    Danae racemosa is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Danae racemosa

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, cut leaves, cutting garden, fall color, rare, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Danae racemosa

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Out of the Middle East comes a slow-to-propagate and hard-to-find evergreen shrub for the shade garden. Handsome AND drought tolerant, this 3 ft shrub has arching stems with waxy green leaves once used to crown athelets and poets. A nobel history as well! White summer flowers are not showy but produce large red-ornage berries that last through autumn and winter. Part shade to shade with water to establish. Frost hardy to at least 0F, USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    SLOW.....favorite of florists because it will last in a vase for months. Makes a nice green clump in dry shade. RARE in commerce.

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Danae racemosa plant

    How to Grow Danae racemosa

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • red
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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