Speirantha convallarioides
Speirantha convallarioides resembles lily-of-the-valley in foliage but with short spikes of sweetly fragrant, star-like flowers.
Description:
Speirantha convallarioides resembles lily-of-the-valley in foliage but is evergreen forming dense, somewhat tropical-looking mats over time from slowly spreading rhizomes. In mid spring the clumps are adorned with short spikes of sweetly fragrant, starry, pure white flowers. Plants may rebloom in fall. This rare shade plant is a must have and we are very pleased to finally be able to offer it.
Common Name: Chinese Lily-of-the-Valley
Family: Asparagaceae (The Asparagus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-10
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 8-12"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Hillsides along valleys and streams and in broadleaved forests.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Asia and the Pacific - Asia - China and Japan
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