Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Shortia Torrey & A. Gray [1707]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Diapensiaceae

family_ja: イワウメ

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description_en: Genus of 6 species of evergreen perennials, spreading by runners, from woodland in E. Asia, with one species from North America. The rounded, heart-shaped, or elliptic, toothed, leathery, glossy, usually dark green leaves often turn red in autumn and winter. Bell-, trumpet-, or funnel-shaped, white or deep pink flowers, with toothed or deeply fringed petals, are borne either singly or in terminal racemes, in spring. These attractive, shade-loving plants are suitable for cultivation in a rock garden, peat bed, open glade in a woodland garden, or an alpine house. They grow best in areas with cool, damp summers.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy; without snow cover, buds may be damaged by frost.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe; keep moist at all times. Remove small, rooted runners carefully in spring; shortias dislike root disturbance. Take basal cuttings in early summer.

pests_en: Prone to slugs and snails outdoors; may be infested with aphids under glass.

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comment: E Asia, North America

comment_ja: イワウチワ，イワカガミ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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