Disporum viridescens

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Basic Information

Family: Colchicaceae

Genus: disporum

Plant ID (slug): disporum-viridescens

Numeric ID: 22252

USDA Hardiness: Coming soon

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Disporum viridescens is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from July to October. 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 full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - cooked[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Disporum viridescens