Japanese Fairy Bells
Disporum sessile
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Basic Information
Family: Colchicaceae
Genus: disporum
Plant ID (slug): disporum-sessile
Numeric ID: 20014
USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Disporum sessile is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Japan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[105, 177].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Disporum sessile Japanese Fairy Bells