Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 2752

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Melanthiaceae

Family ja: シュロソウ

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Description en: Genus of 2 or 3 species of upright, rhizomatous, clump-forming perennials from dry slopes and open woodland in hilly and mountainous areas of North America. They are cultivated for their flowers and bold, architectural foliage. Woody, stem-like rhizomes produce numerous densely tufted, linear, finely tapered leaves, mid-green above and glaucous, blue-green beneath, with hard, rough or finely toothed margins. The leaves become progressively smaller towards the tips of the unbranched stems, each of which bears a dense, terminal raceme of small, funnel-shaped, white or yellowish white flowers in summer. They are suitable for growing in a sunny herbaceous border or in a Mediterranean garden.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide crowns just before growth commences in spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:42