Smilacina oleracea
Dark red arching stems hold panicles of white flowers followed by red then purple fruits.
From robust creeping rhizomes rise strong dark red arching stems of alternating long elliptic leaves, terminating in a panicle of white flowers in May to June, followed by fleshy red fruits which turn purple with age. Requires partial shade and moist well-drained soil. An outstanding and dramatic large perennial species. Also available: S. fusca and S. pallida.
Common Name: False Solomon’s Seal
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Zone Hardiness: 5
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
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Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
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Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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