Disporum smilacinum ‘Ki-no-tsukasa’

'Ki-no-tsukasa' is a selection of Disporum smilacinum with dark green leaves tipped and feathered with yellow variegation.


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‘Ki-no-tsukasa’ is a selection of Disporum smilacinum with dark green leaves tipped and feathered with yellow variegation. The markings are clear and prominent. This is one of the showiest cultivars of the species. Easy in humus-rich woodland soil, light to moderate shade. It’s Japanese name means “yellow umbrella”.

Common Name:  Fairy Bells

Family:  Liliaceae (The Lily Family)

Zone Hardiness:  4-9

Light:  Full Shade Part Shade

Height:  8-12"

Width:  8-12"

Primary Bloom Colour:  White/Cream

Secondary Bloom Colour:  

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring

Soil Moisture:  Moist, Average

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  Forests and woodlands in hilly country and foothills.

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