Details of genus: Xerophyllum [2752]
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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
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Melanthiaceae | シュロソウ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Melanthiaceae | シュロソウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Melanthiaceae | シュロソウ科 | Show |