Smilacina japonica ‘Snow Dragon’
Smilacina japonica is a false Solomon's Seal with white flowers on arching stems with red then purple fruit in fall. 'Snow Dragon' has rare variegated leaves.
‘Snow Dragon’ has a pure white broad marginal variegation to each leaf. Its creeping rhizomes produce arching stems of alternating long elliptic leaves terminating in a panicle of white flowers, followed by fleshy red fruits which turn purple with age. Requires partial shade and moist well-drained soil. An outstanding and dramatic perennial species.
Common Name: False Solomon's Seal
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Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Shade Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
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Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries: Red
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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