Smilacina japonica ‘Golden Dragon’
Smilacina japonica 'Golden Dragon' has luscious golden leaves and white flowers on arching stems with red then purple fruit in fall. Very rare.
From creeping rhizomes rise arching stems of alternating long elliptic, golden 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. Very rare.
Common Name: False Solomon’s Seal
Family:
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Full Shade Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour:
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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